AR HB1503

Appropriates $356,276 to Arkansas Northeastern College for personal services matching funds in fiscal year 2020-2021, supplemental to prior appropriations made by Act 22 of 2020.

Funds are payable from the Arkansas Northeastern College Fund and subject to state procurement, accounting, budgetary, revenue stabilization, and salary procedures laws.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with stated reasons for the appropriation as documented in budget manuals, agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative testimony.

Declares an emergency due to unforeseen circumstances making previously appropriated funds insufficient for the college to continue providing essential governmental services.

Bill approved March 2, 2021 and effective immediately upon passage and approval.