The bill aims to eliminate state funding to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement by prohibiting state agencies from using state moneys for any funding, grants, or contracts with the Center. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines a "state agency" and outlines the requirements for agencies that may have previously provided funding to the Center. Specifically, any state agency that does engage in such funding must provide a written certification confirming that no state moneys are being utilized.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not apply to contracts that were entered into before the effective date of the act, but it prohibits the renewal of such contracts using state funds. This legislative change reflects a significant shift in the state's financial support for the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, effectively cutting off its funding sources from state agencies.