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AR HB1597

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joint Budget Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $300,000 to the Department of Finance and Administration - Division of Racing for casino licensing and oversight expenses for fiscal year 2018-2019, supplementing funds previously appropriated by Act 131 of 2018.

  • Transfers $300,000 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account for the Division of Racing effective immediately upon the act's effective date.

  • Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, salary restrictions, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations.

  • Declares an emergency clause, finding that previously appropriated funds were insufficient due to unforeseen circumstances and that delayed implementation could harm essential governmental services.

  • Became effective March 27, 2019, upon gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Finance And Administration - Division Of Racing Supplemental Appropriation.

Last Action

Notification that HB1597 is now Act 572

3/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Budget2/26/2019

Full Bill Text

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