This bill appropriates $50,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for water and sewer treatment facilities grants through the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds will be disbursed in compliance with existing state 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 distribution of these funds.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause that emphasizes the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in the agency's operations. It states that the appropriation is essential for the proper administration of governmental programs and that any delay in its effectiveness could cause irreparable harm. This clause underscores the urgency of the funding to maintain essential services related to water and sewer treatment facilities.