AR SB7

Appropriates $120,000 to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board from the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

Allocates funds as follows: $1,000 for operating expenses, $25,000 for promotional items, $89,000 for research development, and $5,000 for consumer information.

Requires disbursement of funds to comply with Arkansas state procurement laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and regulations promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration.

Directs that funds be used in compliance with stated purposes as documented in budget manuals, agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative testimony before the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

Effective July 1, 2018.