This bill reappropriates the remaining balances of capital improvement appropriations 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, historic sites, buildings, structures, or objects, 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 act on July 1, 2025, is crucial for the agency's operations. It emphasizes that any funds disbursed must comply with the legislative intent and applicable fiscal control laws. The emergency declaration is made to prevent any delays that could harm the administration of essential governmental programs.