Notwithstanding any other provision in federal law or departmental commitment which may exist to the contrary, the Department of Human Services shall not increase any reimbursement rate to any provider or provider groups supported in whole or in part by funds administered by the department, nor shall it adopt any other rule or amendment to the Arkansas Medicaid Program that would result in an obligation of the general revenues of the state without first seeking and receiving the approval of the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
Ark. Code § 20-76-212