HB1005 Summary

• Reappropriates balances of capital improvement appropriations to the Secretary of State from the Development and Enhancement Fund, effective July 1, 2020, totaling approximately $30 million for State Capitol projects including voting machine replacement ($15,000,000), HVAC upgrades ($6,500,000), roof and window repairs ($2,500,000), and stone restoration ($3,500,000).

• Reappropriates $823,729 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust Fund for acquisition, management, stewardship or preservation of state-owned lands, historic sites, buildings, structures or objects.

• Prohibits contract awards or obligations exceeding available state treasury funds but allows agencies to supplement with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income.

• Requires strict compliance with state purchasing, accounting, budgetary procedures, revenue stabilization, and fiscal control laws in disbursement of appropriated funds.

• Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2020, finding that immediate implementation is essential for agency operations and approved on April 17, 2020.