Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-215: Restrictions on awards

(a) With the exception of death and disability benefit claims paid under § 21-5-701 et seq., the Arkansas State Claims Commission shall not pay an award in excess of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

(b) If an award is greater than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), the commission shall refer the claim or action to the General Assembly for approval and, if approved, an appropriation.