HB1087

House Bill 1087 is a fiscal bill that reappropriates existing capital improvement funds for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, specifically for the State Crime Laboratory. The bill authorizes the carry-forward of unspent balances from the previous fiscal year, totaling up to $212,070,000, to ensure the continued funding of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory Facility Project. It establishes strict disbursement controls, requiring compliance with state fiscal and purchasing laws and prohibiting the use of general maintenance and operation funds for these capital projects. The bill also includes a legislative intent section to ensure compliance with budget manuals and official agency recommendations. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect by July 1, 2024, to maintain uninterrupted funding for the department's operations.