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AR SB1
Bill
Status
9/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Hickey
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AI Summary
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Creates a new sub-fund within the Restricted Reserve Fund called the "Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-Aside" on the books of the State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Chief Fiscal Officer.
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Transfers $710,612,508 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the newly created Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-Aside upon the effective date of the act.
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Allows the Chief Fiscal Officer to release funds from the Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-Aside to general revenue operating funds, the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account, and the State Central Services Fund with documented justification.
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Requires approval from at least two-thirds of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee members before any transfers from the Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-Aside can be made.
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Makes the approval requirement non-severable, rendering the entire section void if a court rules the approval requirement unconstitutional.
Legislative Description
To Create And Transfer Funds To The Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-aside In The Restricted Reserve Fund To Allow That Additional Funds May Be Made Available For State Departments, Agencies, And Institutions; And For Other Purposes.
Last Action
Notification that SB1 is now Act 11
9/15/2023