This bill appropriates $140,000 to the Administrative Office of the Courts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, specifically for fees, expenses, and costs imposed on juveniles or their parents, guardians, or custodians. The funds will be disbursed in compliance with existing laws and regulations, including the State Procurement Law and the General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, ensuring that all fiscal controls are adhered to during the disbursement process.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause that emphasizes the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025. It states that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits appropriations for more than one year, and any delay in the effective date could harm the administration of essential governmental programs. Therefore, the act is deemed essential for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.