Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-504: Recommendation by Governor - Failure to appropriate

(a) Upon the convening of each regular session of the General Assembly, the Governor shall submit to the General Assembly and shall recommend to the General Assembly the appropriation of the necessary federal or state matching funds, or both, estimated to be necessary with respect to any program during the subsequent fiscal biennium.

(b) If the General Assembly shall fail to appropriate funds for any program entered into with the federal government as authorized by the laws of the State of Arkansas, on June 30 following adjournment of the regular session of the General Assembly, the program shall cease to exist, and the State of Arkansas shall no longer participate in the program.