AR HB1493

Appropriates $133,208 to the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain for fiscal year 2020-2021, designated for operating expenses and payable from the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain Fund

Funds serve as supplemental appropriation in addition to amounts already appropriated in Section 3 of Act 41 of 2020

Allocates the entire $133,208 to maintenance and general operation expenses, with zero dollars for conferences and travel, professional fees, capital outlay, and data processing

Requires all fund disbursement to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and other fiscal control laws administered by the Department of Finance and Administration

Declares an emergency due to insufficient funds for the college to continue providing essential governmental services, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval on March 2, 2021