This bill appropriates $250,000,000 to the Department of Human Services - Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for the construction of an additional State Behavioral Health Hospital for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds will be transferred from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to a cash fund in the State Treasury, as determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. The bill also includes provisions that ensure compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the intent of the General Assembly regarding the use of these funds.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Arkansas Code related to the responsibilities of prosecuting attorneys in mental health hearings, specifically removing references to the Arkansas State Hospital in Pulaski County and Little Rock. It consolidates various state institutions under the Department of Human Services State Institutional System. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent potential harm to essential governmental programs.

Statutes affected:
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