This bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It allocates a total of $444,494, which includes $3,599 for maintenance and general operations and $440,895 specifically for research and development expenses. The funds will be drawn from the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Fund and are subject to compliance with various state fiscal control laws and regulations.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2023, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the appropriations and the necessity for immediate implementation.