The bill proposes an appropriation of $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. This funding is intended to support the continued implementation of a master plan that includes various activities such as planning, demolition, construction, renovation, and upgrades of facilities at the center. The disbursement of these funds will adhere to existing fiscal control laws and regulations.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, which states that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent any potential harm to essential governmental programs. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the funding to maintain the necessary services provided by the agency.