Section 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.Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2013, No. 147,§ 11, eff. 2/26/2013.Acts 1999, No. 1141, § 4; 2003, No. 926, § 4; 2011, No. 320, § 16.