Bill > HB1577

This bill provides a $10 million appropriation for grants to perpetual care cemeteries through the Department of Commerce's State Insurance Department for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Specifically, the funds can be used for structural maintenance, roads, drainage, fencing, irrigation, unpaid maintenance expenses, and other repairs. The bill requires that the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State transfer $10 million from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to a designated cash fund in the State Treasury. The bill mandates that fund disbursement must comply with various state fiscal control laws, including procurement and budgetary procedures. The legislative intent is to ensure that funds are used for their intended purposes as outlined in budget documentation. An emergency clause is included, which allows the bill to take effect immediately upon passage, recognizing the time-sensitive nature of the appropriation and the potential need for quick implementation of cemetery maintenance grants. The bill emphasizes strict adherence to existing state financial regulations and procurement guidelines when distributing these cemetery maintenance funds.

Budget and Finance

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1577&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R