The bill is designed to reappropriate funds for the Department of Human Services, specifically for the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services. It allocates a total of $3,175,065 for two specific projects: $2,000,000 for the construction, renovation, and upgrade of a warehouse distribution building for the Arkansas Health Center, and $1,175,065 for the repair or replacement of roofs at the Arkansas State Hospital. These appropriations are effective from July 1, 2024, and are intended to ensure that the necessary funds are available for these critical infrastructure improvements.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which states that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2024, is essential for the operation of the agency and that any delay could cause irreparable harm to essential governmental programs. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the appropriations and ensures that the funds will be available without interruption. The bill also outlines disbursement controls to ensure compliance with existing fiscal laws and regulations.