SB327

Senate Bill 327 is an appropriation act that authorizes $5,000,000 for the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture. The funds are designated specifically for capital improvement projects, including upgrades and renovations to the division's Agricultural Research and Extension Centers and Stations. The bill stipulates that the expenditure of these funds must comply with all existing state procurement, accounting, and budgetary laws. It also includes a legislative intent section requiring that the funds be used in alignment with the specific purposes documented during the budget request and review process. Finally, the bill contains an emergency clause, making the act effective on July 1, 2023, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the agency.