This bill appropriates $50,000,000 for the Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program under the Department of Agriculture - Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The funds will be disbursed in compliance with existing state laws and regulations, ensuring that the appropriations are used for their intended purposes as outlined in the agency requests and legislative recommendations.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2023, is crucial for the operation of the agency and the provision of essential governmental programs. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the funding to prevent any potential harm to the administration of these programs due to delays in the legislative process.