This bill proposes supplemental appropriations for the payment of approved claims against the State of Arkansas for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It allocates funds to various departments, including the Department of Finance and Administration, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services, among others. The total amount appropriated across these departments is $4,000,000.00, with specific claims listed for each payee, such as Acima Holdings, Dick's Sporting Goods, and others. The bill also includes provisions for the reimbursement of funds expended by state agencies for these claims and allows for the carryover of claims if funds are insufficient before the fiscal year ends.
Additionally, the bill establishes the Clerk of the State Claims Commission as the disbursing officer for the claims and outlines procedures for handling claims from cash funds and employment compensation claims. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and expresses the legislative intent that the appropriated funds be used in accordance with the reasons for the bill's adoption. An emergency clause is included, stating that the immediate payment of these claims is necessary to preserve the public peace, health, and safety, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage.