AR HB1671

Appropriates $100,000 to the Arkansas Department of Transportation from the Development and Enhancement Fund for personal services and operating expenses.

Prohibits contracts or obligations exceeding available State Treasury funds, but allows the department to accept and use grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to supplement the appropriation.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and fiscal control regulations in disbursing funds.

Specifies that funds must be used in compliance with stated reasons documented in budget manuals, agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative testimony.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2019, stating the appropriation is essential to agency operations and immediate implementation is necessary for preservation of public peace, health, and safety.