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AR SB1

Bill

Status

Passed

9/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Hickey

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Special)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation9/12/2023
Revenue & Taxation9/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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