AR HB1386

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education - Division of Higher Education - Northwest Technical Institute from the Development and Enhancement Fund for capital improvement projects.

Authorized uses include construction, renovation, major maintenance, and equipment purchases for various capital projects or facility improvements.

Permits the institution to supplement state funds with grants, donations including Federal funds, and unobligated cash income for project financing.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and other applicable fiscal control laws during fund disbursement.

Effective July 1, 2023 with emergency clause designation due to constitutional restriction on appropriations exceeding one year.