AR SB297

Appropriates $34,500,000 to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2016-2017 from the County Voting System Grant Fund for county voting system upgrades, equipment, programming, maintenance, and voter registration viewing devices at polling locations.

Transfers $18,500,000 from the State Insurance Department Trust Fund to the County Voting System Grant Fund immediately upon the Act's effective date, once Insurance Department reserves meet the one fiscal year budget requirement.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, salary restrictions, and regulations from the Department of Finance and Administration.

Declares an emergency due to the critical need to replace all existing election equipment statewide in time for the 2018 primary election, making the Act effective immediately upon passage and approval.