AR SB208

Appropriates $500,000 to the Secretary of State for costs related to a new Business and Commercial Services IT System for fiscal year 2022-2023.

Transfers $500,000 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the Secretary of State cash fund immediately upon the effective date for exclusive use in developing the new system.

Requires all fund disbursement to comply with state procurement law, accounting procedures, budgetary laws, and regulations from the Department of Finance and Administration.

Declares an emergency clause due to insufficient funds for the Secretary of State to continue essential governmental services, making the act effective immediately upon passage.

Directs that funds be used in compliance with stated reasons documented in budget manuals, legislative council minutes, and joint budget committee records.