SB243

Senate Bill 243 is an appropriation act that provides funding to the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services - Building Authority Division for a specific capital improvement project. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $537,976 for the abatement of hydronic piping at the state-owned building located at 501 Woodlane. It establishes disbursement controls, requiring that projects must be funded by available cash funds in the State Treasury and must comply with state fiscal and purchasing laws. The bill prohibits the use of funds appropriated for Maintenance and General Operations for these capital improvement purposes. Additionally, it includes a legislative intent clause requiring adherence to budget manuals and committee recommendations. The bill contains an emergency clause, setting its effective date to July 1, 2023, to ensure the project can proceed without delay.