AR SB442

Appropriates $500,000 to Southern Arkansas University from cash funds for developing and operating a veterinary technology program during fiscal year 2019-2020.

Funds must be disbursed in compliance with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, higher education expenditure restrictions, and other applicable fiscal control laws.

Requires funds to be used in accordance with stated reasons for the appropriation as documented in budget manuals, letters, and official legislative minutes from the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2019, citing the state constitution's prohibition on multi-year appropriations and the need for immediate agency operations.

Bill approved on March 15, 2019.