This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Finance and Administration - Revenue Services Division and various other state departments to pay approved claims against the State of Arkansas for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The total amount appropriated across multiple sections is $3,000,000.00, which includes payments to various entities such as ACIMA Holdings, Dick's Sporting Goods, and the Arkansas Department of Human Services, among others. The bill outlines specific amounts allocated to each payee and the funds from which these payments will be made, including the Individual Income Tax Withholding Fund, Corporate Income Tax Withholding Fund, and Miscellaneous Revolving Fund.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the reimbursement of funds expended by state agencies for approved claims, allowing for carryover of claims if funds are insufficient before the end of the fiscal year. It designates the Clerk of the State Claims Commission as the disbursing officer for these claims and establishes compliance with existing fiscal control laws. An emergency clause is included, stating that the immediate payment of these claims is necessary to preserve public peace, health, and safety, thereby allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage.