Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-207 (2026)

Subchapter 3 — General Revenue Operating Funds and Fund Accounts

Effective Dates. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 14: July 1, 1973. Emergency clause provided: “It has been found and is hereby declared by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that it is necessary to establish an orderly procedure which will insure the monthly distribution of funds for the necessary services and operations of the state government, as provided for in this Act; that only the provisions of this Act will correct many of our financial difficulties, which otherwise may deprive the citizens of this State from receiving the benefits for which the operation of state government contemplates. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall take effect and be in full force from and after July 1, 1973.”

Acts 1975, No. 868, § 17: July 1, 1975. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventieth General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of State Government. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1975.”

Acts 1977, No. 955, § 20: July 1, 1977. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-First General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of State Government. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1977.”

Acts 1977 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 6: Aug. 15, 1977. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-First General Assembly, meeting in Special Session, that immediate passage of this act is necessary to prevent irreparable harm to the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.”

Acts 1979, No. 1013, § 11: July 1, 1979. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly that the aformentioned sections of the Revenue Stabilization Law of Arkansas require amending to conform with legislation, and for more effective operations of state government. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1979.”

Acts 1979, No. 1077, § 5: July 1, 1979. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Second General Assembly that it is essential for the State of Arkansas to place the institutions of higher learning under the provisions of the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy and to provide that the same rules and regulations that apply to other classified positions shall also apply to these classified positions located in the institutions of higher education. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1979.”

Acts 1979, No. 1115, § 11: July 1, 1979. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the 72nd General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of state government; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1979.”

Acts 1981, No. 755, § 21: July 1, 1981. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Third General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1981 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1981 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and providing of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1981.”

Acts 1981, No. 938, § 22: July 1, 1981. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Third General Assembly that certain amendments to Act 750 of 1973, the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued financial operation of state government; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1981.”

Acts 1983, No. 801, § 18: July 1, 1983. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Fourth General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of State government; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1983.”

Acts 1985, No. 888, § 26: July 1, 1985, except §§ 18, 20, and 21, effective Apr. 15, 1985. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Fifth General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of State government; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1985. Provided, however, that Sections 18, 20 and 21 of this Act shall become effective from and after the passage and approval of this Act.”

Acts 1987, No. 928, § 16: July 1, 1987. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Sixth General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of State government; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1987.”

Acts 1989, No. 629, § 18: July 1, 1989. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Seventh General Assembly that the amendments to the Revenue Stabilization Law are essential to the continued operation of State government; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1989.”

Acts 1991, No. 335, § 6: July 1, 1991. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Eighth General Assembly, that Southern Arkansas University and its various branches and divisions currently receive State funding support through one fund; that the creation of separate funds for the various branches and divisions will promote greater efficiencies in budgeting procedures; and that the provisions of this Act provide for such efficiencies. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1991.”

Acts 1991, Nos. 930, 931, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940, 942, 944, 945, and 1195, § 10: July 1, 1991. Emergency clauses provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Eighth General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1991 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1991 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1991.”

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 20: July 1, 1991. Emergency clause provided: “ It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Eighth General Assembly that the distribution of general revenues and the creation of the various funds and fund accounts are essential to be in force at the beginning of the state fiscal year and that in the event that the General Assembly extends beyond the sixty day limit, the effective date of this act would not begin at that time creating confusion and not permitting the agencies to implement those programs as approved by the General Assembly. Therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1991.”

Acts 1993, No. 728, § 53: July 1, 1993. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Ninth General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1993 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1993 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1993.”

Acts 1993, No. 911, § 38: July 1, 1993. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Ninth General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1993 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1993 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1993.”

Acts 1993, No. 953, § 24: July 1, 1993. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Ninth General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1993 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1993 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1993.”

Acts 1993, No. 1073, § 35: July 1, 1993. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Ninth General Assembly that the distribution of general revenues and the creation of the various funds and fund accounts are essential to be in force at the beginning of the state fiscal year and that in the event that the General Assembly extends beyond the sixty day limit, the effective date of this act would not begin at that time creating confusion and not permitting the agencies to implement those programs as approved by the General Assembly. Therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1993.”

Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 27, § 10: Aug. 23, 1994. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Ninth General Assembly meeting in Second Extraordinary Session, that it is necessary to establish a fund account on the books of the State Treasurer, State Auditor and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State in order to properly account for the funds of the Department of Human Services — Division of Youth Services and to continue to provide this essential governmental service; and that a delay in the effective date of this Act could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental program. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.”

Acts 1995, No. 158, § 31: July 1, 1995. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eightieth General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1995 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1995 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1995.”

Acts 1995, No. 455, § 5: July 1, 1995. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eightieth General Assembly meeting in Regular Session, that the provisions of this Act are of critical importance to the state's provision of a workers' compensation safety program within the Department of Labor; and that the current fund structure of the Department of Labor needs to be amended to allow for the financial support of the workers' compensation safety program by the Workers' Compensation Commission; and that a delay in the effective date of this Act could work irreparable harm on the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1995.”

Acts 1995, No. 1032, § 13: July 1, 1995. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eightieth General Assembly, that in order for the Department of Health to become more efficient in accounting and budgetary practices due to the transfer of the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, changes in various funds are needed; and that the provisions of this Act provide such changes. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1995.”

Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 35: July 1, 1995. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eightieth General Assembly that the distribution of general revenues and the creation of the various funds and fund accounts are essential to be in force at the beginning of the state fiscal year and that in the event that the General Assembly extends beyond the sixty day limit, the effective date of this act would not begin at that time creating confusion and not permitting the agencies to implement those programs as approved by the General Assembly. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1995.”

Acts 1997, No. 156, § 7: July 1, 1997. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-First General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas was amended by Amendment 75; that Amendment 75 enacted an additional sales tax of 1/8¢ that was divided between the Game and Fish Commission, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and Keep Arkansas Beautiful; that administrative legislation must be effective July 1, 1997 when the tax becomes effective so that the intent of the amendment is carried out. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1997.”

Acts 1997, No. 1007, § 10: Apr. 1, 1997. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-First General Assembly that funds provided by the General Assembly for the operations of the Department of Human Services are, due to unforeseen circumstances, insufficient for the Department of Human Services to continue to provide essential governmental services; that the provisions of this act will provide the necessary monies for the Department of Human Services to continue such services; and that a delay in the effective date of this Act could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.”

Acts 1997, No. 1248, § 43: July 1, 1997, except § 33, effective Apr. 9, 1997. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-First General Assembly that the distribution of general revenues and the creation of the various funds and fund accounts are essential to be in force at the beginning of the state fiscal year and that in the event that the General Assembly extends beyond the sixty day limit, the effective date of this act would not begin at that time creating confusion and not permitting the agencies to implement those programs as approved by the General Assembly. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety Section 33 of this act shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its approval by the Governor. If the bill is neither approved nor vetoed by the Governor, Section 33 shall become effective on the expiration of the period of time during which the Governor may veto the bill. If the bill is vetoed by the Governor and the veto is overridden, Section 33 shall become effective on the date the last house overrides the veto. The remaining sections of this act shall become effective from and after July 1, 1997.”

Acts 1997, No. 1360, § 132: July 1, 1997, except § 115, effective Apr. 17, 1997. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-First General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1997 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1997 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, Section 115 shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of passage and approval and the remainder of the Act shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1997.”

Acts 1999, No. 253, § 7: July 1, 1999. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-second General Assembly that changes to funds must take effect at the time that appropriations become effective and that not do so will create confusion in the state's financial records. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall become effective on July 1, 1999.”

Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 40: July 1, 1999. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-second General Assembly that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year and that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 period is later than July 1, 1999 such changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall become effective on July 1, 1999.”

Acts 1999, No. 1508, § 19: Apr. 15, 1999. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-second General Assembly that this act makes various technical corrections in the Arkansas Code; that this act further clarifies the law to provide that the Arkansas Code Revision Commission may correct errors resulting from enactments of prior sessions; and that this act should go into effect immediately in order to be applicable during the codification process of the enactments of this regular session. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall become effective on the date of its approval by the Governor. If the bill is neither approved nor vetoed by the Governor, it shall become effective on the expiration of the period of time during which the Governor may veto the bill. If the bill is vetoed by the Governor and the veto is overridden, it shall become effective on the date the last house overrides the veto.”

Acts 1999, No. 1537, § 140: July 1, 1999. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-second General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 1999 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 1999 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 1999.”

Acts 2001, No. 231, § 4: June 30, 2001. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly that questions have arisen regarding the use of funds by the Model Vocational-Technical Education Resource Center; that it is currently operating without an approved budget, and its existence is preventing the proper use of resources which are needed to provide appropriate educational opportunities for the children of this state. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall become effective on June 30, 2001.”

Acts 2001, No. 292, § 16: July 1, 2001. Emergency Clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2001 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2001 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2001.”

Acts 2001, No. 297, § 9: July 1, 2001. Emergency Clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2001 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2001 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2001.”

Acts 2001, No. 577, § 8: July 1, 2001. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Eighty-third General Assembly that this act must go into effect on the date the biennial appropriation for the Department of Labor goes into effect, which is July 1, 2001, and that the delay in the effective date of this act could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provisions of essential government programs. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2001.”

Acts 2001, No. 1646, § 34: July 1, 2001. Emergency Clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2001 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2001 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2001.”

Acts 2003, No. 1052, § 13: July 1, 2003. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2003 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2003 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2003.”

Acts 2003, No 1290, § 8: July 1, 2003. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2003 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2003 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2003.”

Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 24: July 1, 2003, except § 9, effective May 8, 2003. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2003 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2003 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2003, except for Section 9 which shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of passage and approval of this Act.”

Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 40: July 1, 2003. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a two (2) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2003 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2003 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2003.”

Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 55, § 43: July 1, 2003, except § 38, effective May 13, 2003. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2003 the changes will not be timely and that the authority to transfer funds to general revenue from unclaimed property receipts are required before the end of the current fiscal year. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and Section 38 of this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall become effective on the date of its passage and approval and the remainder of this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2003.”

Acts 2005, No. 2139, § 12: Apr. 13, 2005. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that funds provided by the General Assembly for the operations of the Department of Education — Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation are, due to unforeseen circumstances, insufficient for the Department of Education — Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation to continue to provide essential governmental services; that the provisions of this act will provide the necessary monies for the Department of Education — Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation to continue such services; and that a delay in the effective date of this Act could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. If the bill is neither approved nor vetoed by the Governor, it shall become effective on the expiration of the period of time during which the Governor may veto the bill. If the bill is vetoed by the Governor and the veto is overridden, it shall become effective on the date the last house overrides the veto.”

Acts 2005, No. 2282, § 20: July 1, 2005. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2005 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2005.”

Acts 2005, No. 2316, § 20: July 1, 2005. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2005 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2005.”

Acts 2007, No. 182, § 32: Jan. 1, 2008.

Acts 2007, No. 260, § 5: July 1, 2007. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that this bill calls for the renaming of Arkansas Valley Technical Institute of Arkansas Tech University to Arkansas Tech University — Ozark Campus and the ideal time for changing the name of the institute is at the beginning of the state's fiscal year. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2007.”

Acts 2007, No. 1032, § 39: July 1, 2007. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2007 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2007.”

Acts 2007, No. 1201, § 39: July 1, 2007. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2007 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2007.”

Acts 2009, No. 1414, § 17: July 1, 2009. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2009 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the Regular Session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2009 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2009.”

Identical Acts 2009, Nos. 1440 and 1441, § 11: July 1, 2009. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2009 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2009.”

Identical Acts 2010, Nos. 262 and 296, § 17: July 1, 2010, except § 15, effective Feb. 26, 2010. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that the effectiveness of this act on July 1, 2010, with the exception that Section 15 in this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval, is essential to the operation of the agencies for which allocations in this act are provided, and the delay in the effective date of this act beyond July 1, 2010, with the exception that Section 15 in this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval, could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential government programs. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2010, with the exception that Section 15 in this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.”

Acts 2010, No. 297, § 8: July 1, 2010. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2010 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2010 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2010.”

Acts 2011, No. 1095, § 18: July 1, 2011. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2011 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2011.”

Acts 2011, No. 1115, § 18: July 1, 2011. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90 day period is later than July 1, 2011 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2011.”

Identical Acts 2012, Nos. 271 and 287, § 10: July 1, 2012.

Identical Acts 2014, Nos. 290 and 299, § 15: July 1, 2014.

Identical Acts 2015, Nos. 1144 and 1145, § 12: July 1, 2015. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, and that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90-day period is later than July 1, 2015 the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2015.”

Acts 2015 (1st Ex. Sess.), Nos. 7 and 8, § 153: July 1, 2015. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the Arkansas Building Authority, the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority, the Department of Rural Services, and the Division of Land Surveys of the Arkansas Agriculture Department are inefficiently structured; that this inefficient structuring causes an excessive and unnecessary cost to the taxpayers of the this state; and that this act is essential to alleviating that financial burden. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2015.”

Acts 2016, No. 140, § 17: July 1, 2016. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2016 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2016 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2016.”

Acts 2016, No. 141, § 15: July 1, 2016. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2016 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2016 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2016.”

Identical Acts 2016, Nos. 242 and 270, § 8: July 1, 2016. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, and that if the current legislative session is extended such that the 90-day period ends after July 1, 2016, the changes will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2016.”

Identical Acts 2016 (3rd Ex. Sess.), Nos. 2 and 3, § 128: July 1, 2016.

Acts 2017, No. 178, § 11: July 1, 2017. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2017 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2017 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2017.”

Acts 2017, No. 179, § 13: July 1, 2017. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2017 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2017 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2017.”

Identical Acts 2017, No. 1083 and 1127, § 26: July 1, 2017. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state’s fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, and that if the current legislative session is extended such that the ninety-day period is later than July 1, 2017, the changes required by this act will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2017.”

Identical Acts 2018, Nos. 259 and 260, § 10: July 1, 2018.

Acts 2019, No. 82, § 23: July 1, 2019. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the General Improvement Fund should no longer be utilized; that the Development and Enhancement Fund is necessary to complete unfinished state projects; and that this act is necessary to address infrastructure needs and unanticipated needs of the State of Arkansas. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2019”.

Acts 2019, No. 204, § 5: July 1, 2019. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the name change proposed under this act is to enable students interested in the Texarkana campus of the community college to have their ACT testing information sent directly to Texarkana and not to the Hope campus of the community college or to an institution in Texas; that there is confusion regarding where a student should send his or her ACT scores because Texarkana is not currently part of the campus's formal name; and that this act is necessary in order to change the name of the community college in time for the next fiscal year. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2019”.

Acts 2019, No. 873, § 45: July 1, 2019. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2019 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2019 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2019”.

Acts 2019, No. 910, § 6346(b): July 1, 2019. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that this act revises the duties of certain state entities; that this act establishes new departments of the state; that these revisions impact the expenses and operations of state government; and that the sections of this act other than the two uncodified sections of this act preceding the emergency clause titled ‘Funding and classification of cabinet-level department secretaries’ and ‘Transformation and Efficiencies Act transition team’ should become effective at the beginning of the fiscal year to allow for implementation of the new provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and Sections 1 through 6343 of this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2019”.

Identical Acts 2019, Nos. 998 and 1024, § 11: July 1, 2019. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that changes in the state's fiscal laws must take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, and that if the current legislative session is extended such that the ninety-day period after adjournment sine die is later than July 1, 2019, the changes required by this act will not be timely. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2019”.

Acts 2020, No. 129, § 11: July 1, 2020. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2020 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2020 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2020”.

Acts 2020, No. 168, § 10: July 1, 2020. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than a one (1) year period; that the effectiveness of this Act on July 1, 2020 is essential to the operation of the agency for which the appropriations in this Act are provided, and that in the event of an extension of the legislative session, the delay in the effective date of this Act beyond July 1, 2020 could work irreparable harm upon the proper administration and provision of essential governmental programs. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1, 2020”.