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AR SB201

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Payton

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Human Services - Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for grants to Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging for congregate and home-delivered meals for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025

  • Transfers $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the designated paying account immediately upon the act's effective date

  • Requires all disbursements to comply with State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other fiscal control regulations

  • Includes an emergency clause declaring the funding necessary due to unforeseen circumstances that left current appropriations insufficient to provide essential services

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval to address the urgent need for continued meal services to aging Arkansans

Legislative Description

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging, Adult, And Behavioral Health Services - Grants For Congregate And Home-delivered Meals Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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