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AR SB890

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Johnson

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-902 to restructure and renumber definitions relating to work center procurement by state agencies

  • Replaces terminology of "disabled individuals" with "individuals with disabilities" throughout the statute

  • Adds new definition for "work center for the blind" certified by the Division of State Services for the Blind, with three qualifying purposes including rehabilitation, employment opportunity provision, and informed choice placement at competitive wages

  • Expands oversight responsibilities to include both Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and the Division of State Services for the Blind for inspection and reporting requirements of certified work centers

  • Makes technical corrections including capitalizing "Office of State Procurement" references and clarifying language regarding purchase price preferences (10% preference for work center commodities and services)

Legislative Description

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Purchase Of Work Center Products By State Agencies.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB890 is now Act 807

3/30/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/14/2011
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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