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AR SB637

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Transfers administrative duties for the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to the Department of Agriculture
  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to award grants covering up to 50% of estimated total costs for approved unpaved road projects
  • Requires counties to complete funded projects within one year or refund the full grant amount, with possible one-time extension for good cause
  • Mandates at least 4% of program funding be used for evaluation and assessment of unpaved road projects
  • Empowers the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules governing the application process, advisory committee creation, grant disbursement, reporting requirements, and project completion standards

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program Act; To Transfer Duties To The Department Of Agriculture; And To Authorize The Department Of Agriculture To Promulgate Rules And Award Grant Funds.

Last Action

Notification that SB637 is now Act 901

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/12/2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/6/2021

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