AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - STATE PARKS AND TOURISM DIVISIONS REAPPROPRIATION.

HB 1395 reallocates $16.52 million in leftover capital improvement funds from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grant Fund to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism's State Parks and Tourism Divisions. The funds are specifically designated for acquiring, managing, or preserving state-owned lands, historic sites, buildings, and cultural objects. The bill prohibits using these funds for maintenance or operations (which are covered by separate budgets) and requires compliance with state purchasing and fiscal laws. It directly affects state parks, tourism infrastructure, and historic preservation efforts by providing dedicated funding for land and site stewardship.