HB1466 Summary

• Appropriates supplemental funds totaling approximately $5.8 million for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to pay approved claims against the State of Arkansas through various state agencies and funds.

• Authorizes the Clerk of the State Claims Commission as the disbursing officer to receive warrants from the Auditor of State and distribute payments to approved claimants.

• Allows state agencies with insufficient funds to carry over claim payments into the 2023-2024 fiscal year upon certification by the Chief Fiscal Officer, with reimbursement to the original fund by June 30 of the following fiscal year.

• Includes special provisions for claims from the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, and employment compensation claims, requiring coordination with the Chief Fiscal Officer to determine appropriate fund allocation.

• Declares an emergency clause to expedite payment of these long-outstanding claims, effective immediately upon passage and approval.