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AR SB166

Bill

Status

Passed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "critical emergency" under Arkansas Procurement Law (§ 19-11-233) to include two categories: emergencies where human life or health is imminently endangered, and declared states of disaster emergency under § 12-75-107

  • Allows state agencies to use emergency procurement procedures during governor-declared disaster emergencies, not just during immediate threats to human life or health

  • Amends existing procurement law to streamline government purchasing during officially declared disasters

  • Approved on February 27, 2025, as Act 207 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Emergency Procurements; And To Include A State Of Disaster Emergency In The Definition Of "critical Emergency" For Purposes Of An Emergency Procurement.

Last Action

Notification that SB166 is now Act 207

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/11/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/30/2025

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