HB1377

House Bill 1377 is a reappropriation act that authorizes the transfer of unspent fund balances from previous legislative sessions to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The bill allocates up to $11,975,000 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant and Trust Fund for the acquisition, management, and preservation of state-owned lands and historic sites. Additionally, it reappropriates $477,500 in cash funds for specific maintenance and renovation projects at War Memorial Stadium, including field turf replacement and restroom upgrades. The bill establishes standard disbursement controls and mandates compliance with existing state fiscal and purchasing laws. It includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations are available effective July 1, 2023.