HB1106 Summary

• Appropriates $1,100,000 in supplemental funding to East Arkansas Community College for fiscal year 2021-2022, supplementing funds previously appropriated by Act 122 of 2021.

• Funding breakdown: $600,000 for operating expenses, $40,000 for conferences and travel, and $460,000 for professional fees.

• Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, salary procedures, and other applicable fiscal control laws.

• Declares an emergency clause due to unforeseen circumstances making existing funds insufficient for the college to continue providing essential governmental services, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

• Bill approved March 3, 2022.