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AR SB401

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Scott Flippo

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-247(d) to update a cross-reference from the repealed § 19-11-1006 to § 19-11-265 regarding contract review requirements before ratification and affirmation.

  • Requires contracts to be presented to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee for review if required under § 19-11-265 before being ratified and affirmed.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-249(a)(2)(C) to rename the "Department of Finance and Administration" to "Department of Transformation and Shared Services" in provisions concerning cooperative purchasing agreements.

  • Requires the director and Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to submit any request for the Office of State Procurement or the department to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement to the Governor for approval.

  • Bill was approved on March 25, 2021.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Procurement Law; To Make A Technical Change; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Approval Of Cooperative Purchasing Agreements.

Last Action

Notification that SB401 is now Act 488

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/11/2021
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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