This bill reappropriates the remaining balances of capital improvement funds for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, specifically for the State Parks and Tourism Divisions. It allocates up to $16,520,000 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust Fund for the acquisition, management, stewardship, or preservation of state-owned lands and historic sites, effective July 1, 2025. The bill also outlines disbursement controls, ensuring that no contracts or obligations exceed the available State Treasury funds, while allowing institutions to accept grants and donations to supplement these funds.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the appropriations on July 1, 2025, is crucial for the agency's operations. It emphasizes the need for immediate implementation to prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs, as delays could cause irreparable harm. The emergency declaration ensures that the act will be in full force and effect from the specified date.