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AR SB565
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Scott Flippo
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AI Summary
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Allows contractors to provide a single combined written certification of compliance with all Arkansas laws instead of multiple separate certifications, covering requirements related to illegal immigrants, contingent fees, state employee benefits, Israel/energy boycotts, and Chinese government ownership
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Sets a $75,000 minimum threshold for requiring the contingent fee prohibition representation in state contracts and solicitations for commodities or services
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Changes the deadline for cooperative purchasing agreement reports from July 1 to October 1
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Combined certification serves as a universal, supervening certification that state agencies may accept in lieu of individual certifications required under multiple statutes (§§ 19-11-105, 19-11-708, 19-11-1012, 25-1-503, 25-1-1102, and 25-1-1202)
Legislative Description
To Allow Procurement Certifications To Be Combined; To Amend The Law Concerning The Representation In State Contracts Regarding Contingent Fees; And To Amend The Cooperative Purchasing Reporting Deadline.
Last Action
Notification that SB565 is now Act 936
4/22/2025