This bill appropriates $750,000 to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Division of Heritage for special maintenance capital improvement projects, to be funded from the Arkansas Division of Heritage Special Fund Account. It establishes disbursement controls to ensure that no contracts or obligations exceed the available State Treasury funds, while allowing the agency to accept grants and donations to supplement these funds. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of appropriated funds.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations must be effective by July 1, 2023, to avoid potential harm to the agency's operations. This clause highlights the urgency of the funding to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs. The General Assembly has determined that the immediate effectiveness of this act is crucial for maintaining public peace, health, and safety.