Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-305: Use of state funds - Appropriation necessary for construction funds

The State Highway Commission is authorized to use moneys appropriated for the operation of the Arkansas Department of Transportation for payment of the State of Arkansas's pro rata share of the administrative costs of the compact authority, but shall have no authority to authorize, or contract for, the use of moneys in the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, except upon specific authorization and appropriation thereof by the General Assembly.