This bill appropriates $20,000,000 for the Jonesboro Human Development Center - Phase 2, under the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds will be used for various capital improvements, including planning, demolition, construction, renovation, and upgrades to the facilities at the center. The disbursement of these funds will adhere to existing state laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with fiscal control measures.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause that states the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in the agency's operations. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the appropriations to maintain essential governmental programs and services.