Arkansas Code Title 19. Public Finance § 19-7-102. Legislative council review--Recommendations

(b)(1) In the event the next regular session of the General Assembly shall fail to prohibit or restrict the state's participation in any such new or expanded program implemented by contract or agreement signed by the Governor with the United States Government during the interim between the immediately preceding regular session of the General Assembly, then the state may continue to participate in that federal program.

(2) On the other hand, if the General Assembly shall restrict or prohibit the state's participation in any such new or expanded federal program implemented by contract or agreement subsequent to the last regular session, it shall be unlawful for the state to continue to participate in, or to expend any state funds in connection with, any such program. All contracts or agreements entered into by the Governor or any department or agency of the state acting under authority of the Governor shall be void, and the state's participation therein shall cease upon the adjournment of the General Assembly or at such later date if a later date for the termination of the state's participation therein has been prescribed by law.