AR SB223

Reappropriates balances of capital improvement appropriations from Act 73 of 2022 for Arkansas higher education institutions, effective July 1, 2023, including Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, Henderson State University, Southern Arkansas University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas, and various University of Arkansas branch campuses.

Allocates funds for construction and renovation projects including engineering buildings, science centers, residence halls, library systems, and campus infrastructure improvements across all designated institutions.

Appropriates funds for critical and deferred maintenance, technology infrastructure upgrades, equipment purchases, and library holdings at each institution.

Reappropriates balances from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund and Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust Fund for specific historic preservation and campus improvement projects.

Requires strict compliance with state fiscal control laws and purchasing procedures; declares emergency effectiveness on July 1, 2023 to ensure continuous operation of higher education capital projects.