Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1602 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 16 / Section 19-4-1602
Payroll deductions
Status: in_force

(a) Deductions from the payrolls of state employees, both regular and extra help, are authorized only for the following purposes: (1) Withholding taxes; (2) Social Security contributions; (3) Contributions to any state retirement system or approved plan of deferred compensation; (4) (A) Group or individual hospital, medical, and life insurance deductions. (B) However, any payroll deductions through the Arkansas state mechanized payroll system for state employees for coverages other than the state-authorized plan shall be approved by the State Board of Finance; (5) Payments to state employees' credit unions; (6) Value of maintenance perquisites; (7) Payment of union dues, when requested in writing by state employees; (8) Purchase of United States Government savings bonds; (9) Arkansas State Employees Association dues, when requested in writing by those state employees; (10) Fees for participation in the State Employees Benefit Corporation, when requested in writing by those state employees; (11) Contributions to a major federated fund-raising organization, when authorized by those state employees; (12) Arkansas State Police Association dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (13) Fraternal Order of Police dues, when requested in writing by those state employees; (14) Central Arkansas State Troopers Coalition dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (15) Arkansas Rehabilitation Association dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (16) Correctional Peace Officers Foundation dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (17) Department of Corrections Employees Association dues, when requested in writing by those employees; (18) [Repealed.] (19) Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust dues, when requested in writing by those employees; (20) Division of Correction Bus Pool dues, when requested in writing by those employees; (21) (A) Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan under the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act, § 6-84-101 et seq., or a tax-deferred savings program established by another state under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as it existed on January 1, 2007. (B) The tax-deferred savings plan must be in existence at the time the payroll deduction request is made. (C) The state employee shall provide information on his or her Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan account to the Department of Finance and Administration so that the payroll deduction can be credited to the appropriate account; and (22) For such other purposes as are specifically authorized by law but not enumerated in this subsection. (b) If a state employee authorizes in writing the payroll deduction of dues of any union or professional association representing the employee, the agency shall deduct the dues from the payroll of the employee and remit the dues to the organization. (c) Deductions authorized by this section shall be made in compliance with rules and procedures established by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services. Amended by Act 2023, No. 776,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 24, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 9, eff. 4/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1735, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6087, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 976, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1053,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 23; 1975, No. 881, § 1; 1981, No. 251, § 1; 1983, No. 164, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-349; Acts 1987, No. 18, § 1; 1987, No. 646, § 3; 1989, No. 506, § 1; 1995, No. 1122, § 1; 1997, No. 747, § 1; 2001, No. 166, § 1; 2003, No. 1795, § 1; 2009, No. 368, § 1; 2011, No. 702, § 1.

(a) Deductions from the payrolls of state employees, both regular and extra help, are authorized only for the following purposes: (1) Withholding taxes; (2) Social Security contributions; (3) Contributions to any state retirement system or approved plan of deferred compensation; (4) (A) Group or individual hospital, medical, and life insurance deductions. (B) However, any payroll deductions through the Arkansas state mechanized payroll system for state employees for coverages other than the state-authorized plan shall be approved by the State Board of Finance; (5) Payments to state employees' credit unions; (6) Value of maintenance perquisites; (7) Payment of union dues, when requested in writing by state employees; (8) Purchase of United States Government savings bonds; (9) Arkansas State Employees Association dues, when requested in writing by those state employees; (10) Fees for participation in the State Employees Benefit Corporation, when requested in writing by those state employees; (11) Contributions to a major federated fund-raising organization, when authorized by those state employees; (12) Arkansas State Police Association dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (13) Fraternal Order of Police dues, when requested in writing by those state employees; (14) Central Arkansas State Troopers Coalition dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (15) Arkansas Rehabilitation Association dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (16) Correctional Peace Officers Foundation dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees; (17) Department of Corrections Employees Association dues, when requested in writing by those employees; (18) [Repealed.] (19) Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust dues, when requested in writing by those employees; (20) Division of Correction Bus Pool dues, when requested in writing by those employees; (21) (A) Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan under the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act, § 6-84-101 et seq., or a tax-deferred savings program established by another state under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as it existed on January 1, 2007. (B) The tax-deferred savings plan must be in existence at the time the payroll deduction request is made. (C) The state employee shall provide information on his or her Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan account to the Department of Finance and Administration so that the payroll deduction can be credited to the appropriate account; and (22) For such other purposes as are specifically authorized by law but not enumerated in this subsection.

(1) Withholding taxes;

(2) Social Security contributions;

(3) Contributions to any state retirement system or approved plan of deferred compensation;

(4) (A) Group or individual hospital, medical, and life insurance deductions. (B) However, any payroll deductions through the Arkansas state mechanized payroll system for state employees for coverages other than the state-authorized plan shall be approved by the State Board of Finance;

(A) Group or individual hospital, medical, and life insurance deductions.

(B) However, any payroll deductions through the Arkansas state mechanized payroll system for state employees for coverages other than the state-authorized plan shall be approved by the State Board of Finance;

(5) Payments to state employees' credit unions;

(6) Value of maintenance perquisites;

(7) Payment of union dues, when requested in writing by state employees;

(8) Purchase of United States Government savings bonds;

(9) Arkansas State Employees Association dues, when requested in writing by those state employees;

(10) Fees for participation in the State Employees Benefit Corporation, when requested in writing by those state employees;

(11) Contributions to a major federated fund-raising organization, when authorized by those state employees;

(12) Arkansas State Police Association dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees;

(13) Fraternal Order of Police dues, when requested in writing by those state employees;

(14) Central Arkansas State Troopers Coalition dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees;

(15) Arkansas Rehabilitation Association dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees;

(16) Correctional Peace Officers Foundation dues, when authorized in writing by those state employees;

(17) Department of Corrections Employees Association dues, when requested in writing by those employees;

(18) [Repealed.]

(19) Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust dues, when requested in writing by those employees;

(20) Division of Correction Bus Pool dues, when requested in writing by those employees;

(21) (A) Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan under the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act, § 6-84-101 et seq., or a tax-deferred savings program established by another state under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as it existed on January 1, 2007. (B) The tax-deferred savings plan must be in existence at the time the payroll deduction request is made. (C) The state employee shall provide information on his or her Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan account to the Department of Finance and Administration so that the payroll deduction can be credited to the appropriate account; and

(A) Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan under the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Act, § 6-84-101 et seq., or a tax-deferred savings program established by another state under 26 U.S.C. § 529 , as it existed on January 1, 2007.

(B) The tax-deferred savings plan must be in existence at the time the payroll deduction request is made.

(C) The state employee shall provide information on his or her Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan account to the Department of Finance and Administration so that the payroll deduction can be credited to the appropriate account; and

(22) For such other purposes as are specifically authorized by law but not enumerated in this subsection.

(b) If a state employee authorizes in writing the payroll deduction of dues of any union or professional association representing the employee, the agency shall deduct the dues from the payroll of the employee and remit the dues to the organization.

(c) Deductions authorized by this section shall be made in compliance with rules and procedures established by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 776,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 966,§ 24, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1004,§ 9, eff. 4/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1735, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6087, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 976, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1053,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 23; 1975, No. 881, § 1; 1981, No. 251, § 1; 1983, No. 164, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-349; Acts 1987, No. 18, § 1; 1987, No. 646, § 3; 1989, No. 506, § 1; 1995, No. 1122, § 1; 1997, No. 747, § 1; 2001, No. 166, § 1; 2003, No. 1795, § 1; 2009, No. 368, § 1; 2011, No. 702, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-249 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-249
Cooperative purchasing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public procurement unit may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of public school construction services, commodities, or other services in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants. (2) (A) A cooperative purchasing agreement is limited to public school construction services, commodities, and other services for which the public procurement unit may realize savings or material economic value, or both. (B) (i) For cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by a state agency, the State Procurement Director shall consider the economic justification for using a cooperative purchasing agreement when granting or withholding approval for the cooperative purchasing agreement. (ii) The director shall adopt rules to create a review policy outlining how the economic justification required under this section may be demonstrated, including without limitation a comparison of: (a) Current state contract pricing and the pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement; or (b) Information obtained from a request for information and pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement. (C) The director and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall submit any request for the Office of State Procurement to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement to the Governor for approval. (b) (1) (A) The director shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements by a state agency without an agency procurement official under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee. (B) A state agency that has an agency procurement official shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee. (2) The reports required under this subsection shall be submitted by July 1 in the format required by the Legislative Council and shall include the following: (A) The name of the contractor; (B) The name of the procuring agency; (C) The contact information for the contractor and procuring agency; (D) The total cost of the contract, including all available extensions; (E) A description of the public school construction services, goods, or other services procured; and (F) Any other information requested by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee. (c) A contractor shall cooperate with the director in providing information necessary for the director to complete the report required under subsection (b) of this section. (d) If a public procurement unit needs to procure public school construction services in excess of the amount provided in § 19-11-206(7) , the public procurement unit may submit a request for a waiver to the Executive Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2021, No. 488,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 421,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 417,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 557,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2015. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 65; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-282.

(a) (1) A public procurement unit may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of public school construction services, commodities, or other services in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants. (2) (A) A cooperative purchasing agreement is limited to public school construction services, commodities, and other services for which the public procurement unit may realize savings or material economic value, or both. (B) (i) For cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by a state agency, the State Procurement Director shall consider the economic justification for using a cooperative purchasing agreement when granting or withholding approval for the cooperative purchasing agreement. (ii) The director shall adopt rules to create a review policy outlining how the economic justification required under this section may be demonstrated, including without limitation a comparison of: (a) Current state contract pricing and the pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement; or (b) Information obtained from a request for information and pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement. (C) The director and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall submit any request for the Office of State Procurement to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement to the Governor for approval.

(1) A public procurement unit may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition of public school construction services, commodities, or other services in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.

(2) (A) A cooperative purchasing agreement is limited to public school construction services, commodities, and other services for which the public procurement unit may realize savings or material economic value, or both. (B) (i) For cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by a state agency, the State Procurement Director shall consider the economic justification for using a cooperative purchasing agreement when granting or withholding approval for the cooperative purchasing agreement. (ii) The director shall adopt rules to create a review policy outlining how the economic justification required under this section may be demonstrated, including without limitation a comparison of: (a) Current state contract pricing and the pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement; or (b) Information obtained from a request for information and pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement. (C) The director and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall submit any request for the Office of State Procurement to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement to the Governor for approval.

(A) A cooperative purchasing agreement is limited to public school construction services, commodities, and other services for which the public procurement unit may realize savings or material economic value, or both.

(B) (i) For cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by a state agency, the State Procurement Director shall consider the economic justification for using a cooperative purchasing agreement when granting or withholding approval for the cooperative purchasing agreement. (ii) The director shall adopt rules to create a review policy outlining how the economic justification required under this section may be demonstrated, including without limitation a comparison of: (a) Current state contract pricing and the pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement; or (b) Information obtained from a request for information and pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement.

(i) For cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by a state agency, the State Procurement Director shall consider the economic justification for using a cooperative purchasing agreement when granting or withholding approval for the cooperative purchasing agreement.

(ii) The director shall adopt rules to create a review policy outlining how the economic justification required under this section may be demonstrated, including without limitation a comparison of: (a) Current state contract pricing and the pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement; or (b) Information obtained from a request for information and pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement.

(a) Current state contract pricing and the pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement; or

(b) Information obtained from a request for information and pricing under a cooperative purchasing agreement.

(C) The director and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall submit any request for the Office of State Procurement to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement to the Governor for approval.

(b) (1) (A) The director shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements by a state agency without an agency procurement official under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee. (B) A state agency that has an agency procurement official shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee. (2) The reports required under this subsection shall be submitted by July 1 in the format required by the Legislative Council and shall include the following: (A) The name of the contractor; (B) The name of the procuring agency; (C) The contact information for the contractor and procuring agency; (D) The total cost of the contract, including all available extensions; (E) A description of the public school construction services, goods, or other services procured; and (F) Any other information requested by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee.

(1) (A) The director shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements by a state agency without an agency procurement official under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee. (B) A state agency that has an agency procurement official shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee.

(A) The director shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements by a state agency without an agency procurement official under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee.

(B) A state agency that has an agency procurement official shall present an annual report of all purchases made under cooperative purchasing agreements under this section to the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, to the Joint Budget Committee.

(2) The reports required under this subsection shall be submitted by July 1 in the format required by the Legislative Council and shall include the following: (A) The name of the contractor; (B) The name of the procuring agency; (C) The contact information for the contractor and procuring agency; (D) The total cost of the contract, including all available extensions; (E) A description of the public school construction services, goods, or other services procured; and (F) Any other information requested by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee.

(A) The name of the contractor;

(B) The name of the procuring agency;

(C) The contact information for the contractor and procuring agency;

(D) The total cost of the contract, including all available extensions;

(E) A description of the public school construction services, goods, or other services procured; and

(F) Any other information requested by the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee.

(c) A contractor shall cooperate with the director in providing information necessary for the director to complete the report required under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) If a public procurement unit needs to procure public school construction services in excess of the amount provided in § 19-11-206(7) , the public procurement unit may submit a request for a waiver to the Executive Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 488,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 421,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 417,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 557,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2015.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 65; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-282.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1004 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1004
General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund". (b) Unless otherwise provided by law, the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund shall consist of: (1) The remainder of the general revenues collected by the state after deductions as specified in § 19-5-202 have been made and which are not required to fulfill the requirements of the maximum allotments of general revenues as may be provided in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., for the fiscal year in which the general revenues were collected and deposited into the State Treasury; and (2) The portion not determined to be special revenues by § 19-6-110 of the year-end fund balances of the funds and fund accounts created in § 19-5-302 , except for § 19-5-302(11)(A) , and in § 19-5-304(2) -(7) and (10), §§ 19-5-306 , 19-5-307 , 19-6-404 , and 19-6-411 , which fund balances are to be transferred on or before August 15 of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year during which balances accrued. (c) Any funds that remain in the Division of Career and Technical Education Fund Account or the fund accounts created in § 19-5-304(8) at the end of a fiscal year due to the provisions of this section shall be transferred by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, there to be used exclusively to provide additional funding for appropriations for the applicable vocational and technical schools, technical institutes, or comprehensive lifelong learning centers, that are made payable from the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund. (d) However, any funds that remain in the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund or in the funds or fund accounts subject to the provisions of this section that have been reappropriated by the General Assembly may be carried forward from one fiscal year to the next, in such amounts that do not exceed the actual remaining balance of available appropriation as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. (e) The General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund shall be used for such purposes as may be authorized by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2267, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1985, No. 64, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523; Acts 1989, No. 402, § 4; 1991, No. 1135, § 8; 1993, No. 1073, § 19; 1995, No. 1163, § 25; 1999, No. 253, § 3; 2005, No. 2139, § 6.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund".

(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund shall consist of: (1) The remainder of the general revenues collected by the state after deductions as specified in § 19-5-202 have been made and which are not required to fulfill the requirements of the maximum allotments of general revenues as may be provided in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., for the fiscal year in which the general revenues were collected and deposited into the State Treasury; and (2) The portion not determined to be special revenues by § 19-6-110 of the year-end fund balances of the funds and fund accounts created in § 19-5-302 , except for § 19-5-302(11)(A) , and in § 19-5-304(2) -(7) and (10), §§ 19-5-306 , 19-5-307 , 19-6-404 , and 19-6-411 , which fund balances are to be transferred on or before August 15 of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year during which balances accrued.

(1) The remainder of the general revenues collected by the state after deductions as specified in § 19-5-202 have been made and which are not required to fulfill the requirements of the maximum allotments of general revenues as may be provided in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., for the fiscal year in which the general revenues were collected and deposited into the State Treasury; and

(2) The portion not determined to be special revenues by § 19-6-110 of the year-end fund balances of the funds and fund accounts created in § 19-5-302 , except for § 19-5-302(11)(A) , and in § 19-5-304(2) -(7) and (10), §§ 19-5-306 , 19-5-307 , 19-6-404 , and 19-6-411 , which fund balances are to be transferred on or before August 15 of the fiscal year next following the fiscal year during which balances accrued.

(c) Any funds that remain in the Division of Career and Technical Education Fund Account or the fund accounts created in § 19-5-304(8) at the end of a fiscal year due to the provisions of this section shall be transferred by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, there to be used exclusively to provide additional funding for appropriations for the applicable vocational and technical schools, technical institutes, or comprehensive lifelong learning centers, that are made payable from the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund.

(d) However, any funds that remain in the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund or in the funds or fund accounts subject to the provisions of this section that have been reappropriated by the General Assembly may be carried forward from one fiscal year to the next, in such amounts that do not exceed the actual remaining balance of available appropriation as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(e) The General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund shall be used for such purposes as may be authorized by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2267, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1985, No. 64, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523; Acts 1989, No. 402, § 4; 1991, No. 1135, § 8; 1993, No. 1073, § 19; 1995, No. 1163, § 25; 1999, No. 253, § 3; 2005, No. 2139, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-404 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-1-404
County judges
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county judge in each county shall furnish bond in an amount computed in accordance with the provisions of § 19-1-403(b) . (2) The bond shall be conditioned that the officer shall faithfully perform the duties of the office and properly account for all funds disbursed by him or her as county judge. (b) The original bond shall be filed with the circuit clerk of the respective county. Acts 1975, No. 677, § 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1226, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-412.1; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1014, § 1.

(a) (1) The county judge in each county shall furnish bond in an amount computed in accordance with the provisions of § 19-1-403(b) . (2) The bond shall be conditioned that the officer shall faithfully perform the duties of the office and properly account for all funds disbursed by him or her as county judge.

(1) The county judge in each county shall furnish bond in an amount computed in accordance with the provisions of § 19-1-403(b) .

(2) The bond shall be conditioned that the officer shall faithfully perform the duties of the office and properly account for all funds disbursed by him or her as county judge.

(b) The original bond shall be filed with the circuit clerk of the respective county.

Acts 1975, No. 677, § 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1226, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-412.1; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1014, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1086 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1086
Higher Education Consolidation Matching Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Higher Education Consolidation Matching Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of funds made available by the General Assembly, there to be used to match documented savings at public institutions of higher education that consolidate or merge as set out in § 6-60-102 . Acts 1997, No. 1248, § 26.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Higher Education Consolidation Matching Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of funds made available by the General Assembly, there to be used to match documented savings at public institutions of higher education that consolidate or merge as set out in § 6-60-102 .

Acts 1997, No. 1248, § 26.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-718 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-11-718
Special state employees - Conflicts of interest - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Conflict of interest" means a special state employee's direct or indirect pecuniary or other interest in a matter before a covered board. (B) "Conflict of interest" includes without limitation the following: (i) An offer of employment from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; (ii) Being an officer or employee of a business, association, or nonprofit organization that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; and (iii) Receiving compensation from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; (2) (A) "Covered board" means: (i) A commission, board, bureau, office, or other state instrumentality created within the executive branch; and (ii) An entity that is created by rule, statute, legislative direction, executive order, or other informal means if the entity has decision-making authority over procurement criteria, contracts, appointment of individuals to negotiate procurement directly or indirectly, or the approval of procurements. (B) "Covered board" does not include the following: (i) The constitutional departments of the state; (ii) The elected constitutional offices of the state; (iii) The General Assembly, including the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and supporting agencies and bureaus of the General Assembly; (iv) The Supreme Court; (v) The Court of Appeals; (vi) The circuit courts; (vii) Prosecuting attorneys; (viii) The Administrative Office of the Courts; (ix) An institution of higher education; (x) A municipal government; (xi) A county government; (xii) An interstate agency; or (xiii) A legislative task force or committee if the legislative task force or committee only advises the General Assembly; and (3) (A) "Special state employee" means a person appointed to a covered board, regardless of whether the person: (i) Receives compensation for his or her services; (ii) Receives reimbursement for travel expenses; (iii) Receives per diem; or (iv) Was appointed formally or informally. (B) "Special state employee" does not include a constitutional officeholder or an ex officio or nonvoting member of an entity described in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (b) A special state employee shall disclose a conflict of interest in a procurement matter before the covered board: (1) Either: (A) In writing to the head of a covered board; or (B) Orally or in writing at a public meeting of the covered board if the disclosure is included in the minutes of the public meeting; and (2) By filing a conflict of interest disclosure report with the Secretary of State within five (5) business days of the date the special state employee becomes aware of the conflict of interest. (c) A special state employee shall not vote on, receive or read confidential materials related to, participate in discussion of, or attempt to influence the covered board's decision on a procurement matter if the special state employee has a conflict of interest in the procurement matter. (d) A special state employee who is a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 shall recuse himself or herself from a procurement matter before the covered board if: (1) The special state employee receives compensation as a lobbyist from an entity involved in the procurement matter; or (2) The procurement matter involves a person or entity that is a competitor of a lobbying client of the special state employee. (e) A special state employee or former special state employee shall not: (1) Represent an entity other than the state in a matter in which he or she participated in making a decision, rendering approval or disapproval, making a recommendation, or rendering advice on behalf of the covered board; or (2) Assist or represent a party for contingent compensation in a matter involving a covered board other than in a judicial, administrative, or quasi-judicial proceeding. (f) A former special state employee shall not lobby the members or staff of a covered board of which he or she is a former member for one (1) year after the cessation of the special state employee's membership on the covered board. (g) A contract entered into by a covered board, including a renewal, extension, or amendment of a contract entered into by a covered board, shall include a statement that no special state employee has been influenced by the vendor in the course of the procurement. (h) (1) A complaint about a violation of this section may be filed with the Arkansas Ethics Commission. (2) A violation of this section is grounds for discipline or removal of the special state employee by the commission. (i) The commission shall promulgate rules regarding disciplinary and removal proceedings for special state employees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1791, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1287,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Conflict of interest" means a special state employee's direct or indirect pecuniary or other interest in a matter before a covered board. (B) "Conflict of interest" includes without limitation the following: (i) An offer of employment from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; (ii) Being an officer or employee of a business, association, or nonprofit organization that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; and (iii) Receiving compensation from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; (2) (A) "Covered board" means: (i) A commission, board, bureau, office, or other state instrumentality created within the executive branch; and (ii) An entity that is created by rule, statute, legislative direction, executive order, or other informal means if the entity has decision-making authority over procurement criteria, contracts, appointment of individuals to negotiate procurement directly or indirectly, or the approval of procurements. (B) "Covered board" does not include the following: (i) The constitutional departments of the state; (ii) The elected constitutional offices of the state; (iii) The General Assembly, including the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and supporting agencies and bureaus of the General Assembly; (iv) The Supreme Court; (v) The Court of Appeals; (vi) The circuit courts; (vii) Prosecuting attorneys; (viii) The Administrative Office of the Courts; (ix) An institution of higher education; (x) A municipal government; (xi) A county government; (xii) An interstate agency; or (xiii) A legislative task force or committee if the legislative task force or committee only advises the General Assembly; and (3) (A) "Special state employee" means a person appointed to a covered board, regardless of whether the person: (i) Receives compensation for his or her services; (ii) Receives reimbursement for travel expenses; (iii) Receives per diem; or (iv) Was appointed formally or informally. (B) "Special state employee" does not include a constitutional officeholder or an ex officio or nonvoting member of an entity described in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(1) (A) "Conflict of interest" means a special state employee's direct or indirect pecuniary or other interest in a matter before a covered board. (B) "Conflict of interest" includes without limitation the following: (i) An offer of employment from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; (ii) Being an officer or employee of a business, association, or nonprofit organization that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; and (iii) Receiving compensation from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board;

(A) "Conflict of interest" means a special state employee's direct or indirect pecuniary or other interest in a matter before a covered board.

(B) "Conflict of interest" includes without limitation the following: (i) An offer of employment from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; (ii) Being an officer or employee of a business, association, or nonprofit organization that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; and (iii) Receiving compensation from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board;

(i) An offer of employment from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board;

(ii) Being an officer or employee of a business, association, or nonprofit organization that is involved in a procurement matter with the covered board or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board; and

(iii) Receiving compensation from an entity that is involved in a procurement matter or is involved in a discussion of a procurement matter with the covered board;

(2) (A) "Covered board" means: (i) A commission, board, bureau, office, or other state instrumentality created within the executive branch; and (ii) An entity that is created by rule, statute, legislative direction, executive order, or other informal means if the entity has decision-making authority over procurement criteria, contracts, appointment of individuals to negotiate procurement directly or indirectly, or the approval of procurements. (B) "Covered board" does not include the following: (i) The constitutional departments of the state; (ii) The elected constitutional offices of the state; (iii) The General Assembly, including the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and supporting agencies and bureaus of the General Assembly; (iv) The Supreme Court; (v) The Court of Appeals; (vi) The circuit courts; (vii) Prosecuting attorneys; (viii) The Administrative Office of the Courts; (ix) An institution of higher education; (x) A municipal government; (xi) A county government; (xii) An interstate agency; or (xiii) A legislative task force or committee if the legislative task force or committee only advises the General Assembly; and

(A) "Covered board" means: (i) A commission, board, bureau, office, or other state instrumentality created within the executive branch; and (ii) An entity that is created by rule, statute, legislative direction, executive order, or other informal means if the entity has decision-making authority over procurement criteria, contracts, appointment of individuals to negotiate procurement directly or indirectly, or the approval of procurements.

(i) A commission, board, bureau, office, or other state instrumentality created within the executive branch; and

(ii) An entity that is created by rule, statute, legislative direction, executive order, or other informal means if the entity has decision-making authority over procurement criteria, contracts, appointment of individuals to negotiate procurement directly or indirectly, or the approval of procurements.

(B) "Covered board" does not include the following: (i) The constitutional departments of the state; (ii) The elected constitutional offices of the state; (iii) The General Assembly, including the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and supporting agencies and bureaus of the General Assembly; (iv) The Supreme Court; (v) The Court of Appeals; (vi) The circuit courts; (vii) Prosecuting attorneys; (viii) The Administrative Office of the Courts; (ix) An institution of higher education; (x) A municipal government; (xi) A county government; (xii) An interstate agency; or (xiii) A legislative task force or committee if the legislative task force or committee only advises the General Assembly; and

(i) The constitutional departments of the state;

(ii) The elected constitutional offices of the state;

(iii) The General Assembly, including the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and supporting agencies and bureaus of the General Assembly;

(iv) The Supreme Court;

(v) The Court of Appeals;

(vi) The circuit courts;

(vii) Prosecuting attorneys;

(viii) The Administrative Office of the Courts;

(ix) An institution of higher education;

(x) A municipal government;

(xi) A county government;

(xii) An interstate agency; or

(xiii) A legislative task force or committee if the legislative task force or committee only advises the General Assembly; and

(3) (A) "Special state employee" means a person appointed to a covered board, regardless of whether the person: (i) Receives compensation for his or her services; (ii) Receives reimbursement for travel expenses; (iii) Receives per diem; or (iv) Was appointed formally or informally. (B) "Special state employee" does not include a constitutional officeholder or an ex officio or nonvoting member of an entity described in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(A) "Special state employee" means a person appointed to a covered board, regardless of whether the person: (i) Receives compensation for his or her services; (ii) Receives reimbursement for travel expenses; (iii) Receives per diem; or (iv) Was appointed formally or informally.

(i) Receives compensation for his or her services;

(ii) Receives reimbursement for travel expenses;

(iii) Receives per diem; or

(iv) Was appointed formally or informally.

(B) "Special state employee" does not include a constitutional officeholder or an ex officio or nonvoting member of an entity described in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(b) A special state employee shall disclose a conflict of interest in a procurement matter before the covered board: (1) Either: (A) In writing to the head of a covered board; or (B) Orally or in writing at a public meeting of the covered board if the disclosure is included in the minutes of the public meeting; and (2) By filing a conflict of interest disclosure report with the Secretary of State within five (5) business days of the date the special state employee becomes aware of the conflict of interest.

(1) Either: (A) In writing to the head of a covered board; or (B) Orally or in writing at a public meeting of the covered board if the disclosure is included in the minutes of the public meeting; and

(A) In writing to the head of a covered board; or

(B) Orally or in writing at a public meeting of the covered board if the disclosure is included in the minutes of the public meeting; and

(2) By filing a conflict of interest disclosure report with the Secretary of State within five (5) business days of the date the special state employee becomes aware of the conflict of interest.

(c) A special state employee shall not vote on, receive or read confidential materials related to, participate in discussion of, or attempt to influence the covered board's decision on a procurement matter if the special state employee has a conflict of interest in the procurement matter.

(d) A special state employee who is a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 shall recuse himself or herself from a procurement matter before the covered board if: (1) The special state employee receives compensation as a lobbyist from an entity involved in the procurement matter; or (2) The procurement matter involves a person or entity that is a competitor of a lobbying client of the special state employee.

(1) The special state employee receives compensation as a lobbyist from an entity involved in the procurement matter; or

(2) The procurement matter involves a person or entity that is a competitor of a lobbying client of the special state employee.

(e) A special state employee or former special state employee shall not: (1) Represent an entity other than the state in a matter in which he or she participated in making a decision, rendering approval or disapproval, making a recommendation, or rendering advice on behalf of the covered board; or (2) Assist or represent a party for contingent compensation in a matter involving a covered board other than in a judicial, administrative, or quasi-judicial proceeding.

(1) Represent an entity other than the state in a matter in which he or she participated in making a decision, rendering approval or disapproval, making a recommendation, or rendering advice on behalf of the covered board; or

(2) Assist or represent a party for contingent compensation in a matter involving a covered board other than in a judicial, administrative, or quasi-judicial proceeding.

(f) A former special state employee shall not lobby the members or staff of a covered board of which he or she is a former member for one (1) year after the cessation of the special state employee's membership on the covered board.

(g) A contract entered into by a covered board, including a renewal, extension, or amendment of a contract entered into by a covered board, shall include a statement that no special state employee has been influenced by the vendor in the course of the procurement.

(h) (1) A complaint about a violation of this section may be filed with the Arkansas Ethics Commission. (2) A violation of this section is grounds for discipline or removal of the special state employee by the commission.

(1) A complaint about a violation of this section may be filed with the Arkansas Ethics Commission.

(2) A violation of this section is grounds for discipline or removal of the special state employee by the commission.

(i) The commission shall promulgate rules regarding disciplinary and removal proceedings for special state employees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1791, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1287,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1905 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 19 / Section 19-4-1905
Research grants
Status: in_force

The Department of Finance and Administration shall prescribe procedures for reporting information relative to federal research grants and aids for the colleges and universities. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-347.

The Department of Finance and Administration shall prescribe procedures for reporting information relative to federal research grants and aids for the colleges and universities.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-347.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-209 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-1-209
Publications required
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall publish and furnish copies to all state agencies of such rules as are issued by him or her, pursuant to the provisions of law, providing for a general accounting procedure. (b) The secretary shall also publish, not less often than biennially, a financial report covering the fiscal affairs of the state and state agencies and shall make the report available to: (1) Members of the General Assembly; (2) State agencies; and (3) Others having an interest therein. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1692, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3435, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3434, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1955, No. 315, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-207.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall publish and furnish copies to all state agencies of such rules as are issued by him or her, pursuant to the provisions of law, providing for a general accounting procedure.

(b) The secretary shall also publish, not less often than biennially, a financial report covering the fiscal affairs of the state and state agencies and shall make the report available to: (1) Members of the General Assembly; (2) State agencies; and (3) Others having an interest therein.

(1) Members of the General Assembly;

(2) State agencies; and

(3) Others having an interest therein.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1692, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3435, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3434, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 315, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1138 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1138
Lottery Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Lottery Trust Fund". (b) The Lottery Trust Fund shall consist of funds transferred from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund. (c) The Lottery Trust Fund shall also consist of other moneys as may be authorized by law. (d) The Lottery Trust Fund shall be used for personal services and operating expenses associated with the Office of the Arkansas Lottery. Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 19, eff. 2/26/2015. Acts 2009, No. 1300, § 2.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Lottery Trust Fund".

(b) The Lottery Trust Fund shall consist of funds transferred from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund.

(c) The Lottery Trust Fund shall also consist of other moneys as may be authorized by law.

(d) The Lottery Trust Fund shall be used for personal services and operating expenses associated with the Office of the Arkansas Lottery.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 19, eff. 2/26/2015.

Acts 2009, No. 1300, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-484 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-484
Conservation Tax Fund
Status: in_force

The Conservation Tax Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (193), there to be distributed to the fund accounts as set out below, which are created by this section unless specifically created in other provisions of the Arkansas Code, and under the following procedures: (1) The Revenue Division shall deposit the funds collected under the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., for gross receipts taxes and the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq., for compensating taxes into the State Treasury, there to be credited to the Revenue Holding Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund; (2) (A) On the last day of each month, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall certify to the Treasurer of State the estimated amount of gross receipts and compensating tax collections in the Revenue Holding Fund Account that are a result of the changes by the passage of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75. (B) The Treasurer of State shall then transfer the amount so certified to the Special Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund as part of the gross special revenues. (C) After the deductions as set out in § 19-5-203 have been made, the remaining amount shall be credited to the Conservation Tax Fund. (D) The remaining gross receipts and compensating tax collections remaining in the Revenue Holding Fund Account shall be credited to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund, there to be distributed with the other gross general revenue collections for that month in accordance with the provisions of § 19-5-201 et seq.; and (3) The Treasurer of State shall then make the following transfers from the Conservation Tax Fund to the fund accounts set out below at the end of each month: (A) Forty-five percent (45%) to the Game Protection Fund to be used exclusively by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly; (B) Forty-five percent (45%) to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Fund Account to be used by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for state park purposes as appropriated by the General Assembly; (C) Nine percent (9%) to the Arkansas Division of Heritage Special Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Division of Arkansas Heritage as appropriated by the General Assembly; and (D) (i) One percent (1%) to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly. (ii) The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account also shall consist of the special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (203). Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5675, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1051,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1393,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1997, No. 156, § 1; 2003, No. 28, § 20.

The Conservation Tax Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (193), there to be distributed to the fund accounts as set out below, which are created by this section unless specifically created in other provisions of the Arkansas Code, and under the following procedures:

(1) The Revenue Division shall deposit the funds collected under the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., for gross receipts taxes and the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq., for compensating taxes into the State Treasury, there to be credited to the Revenue Holding Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund;

(2) (A) On the last day of each month, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall certify to the Treasurer of State the estimated amount of gross receipts and compensating tax collections in the Revenue Holding Fund Account that are a result of the changes by the passage of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75. (B) The Treasurer of State shall then transfer the amount so certified to the Special Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund as part of the gross special revenues. (C) After the deductions as set out in § 19-5-203 have been made, the remaining amount shall be credited to the Conservation Tax Fund. (D) The remaining gross receipts and compensating tax collections remaining in the Revenue Holding Fund Account shall be credited to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund, there to be distributed with the other gross general revenue collections for that month in accordance with the provisions of § 19-5-201 et seq.; and

(A) On the last day of each month, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall certify to the Treasurer of State the estimated amount of gross receipts and compensating tax collections in the Revenue Holding Fund Account that are a result of the changes by the passage of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75.

(B) The Treasurer of State shall then transfer the amount so certified to the Special Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund as part of the gross special revenues.

(C) After the deductions as set out in § 19-5-203 have been made, the remaining amount shall be credited to the Conservation Tax Fund.

(D) The remaining gross receipts and compensating tax collections remaining in the Revenue Holding Fund Account shall be credited to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund, there to be distributed with the other gross general revenue collections for that month in accordance with the provisions of § 19-5-201 et seq.; and

(3) The Treasurer of State shall then make the following transfers from the Conservation Tax Fund to the fund accounts set out below at the end of each month: (A) Forty-five percent (45%) to the Game Protection Fund to be used exclusively by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly; (B) Forty-five percent (45%) to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Fund Account to be used by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for state park purposes as appropriated by the General Assembly; (C) Nine percent (9%) to the Arkansas Division of Heritage Special Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Division of Arkansas Heritage as appropriated by the General Assembly; and (D) (i) One percent (1%) to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly. (ii) The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account also shall consist of the special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (203).

(A) Forty-five percent (45%) to the Game Protection Fund to be used exclusively by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly;

(B) Forty-five percent (45%) to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Fund Account to be used by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for state park purposes as appropriated by the General Assembly;

(C) Nine percent (9%) to the Arkansas Division of Heritage Special Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Division of Arkansas Heritage as appropriated by the General Assembly; and

(D) (i) One percent (1%) to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly. (ii) The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account also shall consist of the special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (203).

(i) One percent (1%) to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account to be used exclusively by the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission as appropriated by the General Assembly.

(ii) The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund Account also shall consist of the special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (203).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5675, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1051,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1393,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 156, § 1; 2003, No. 28, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1006 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-4-1006
Rules - Records
Status: in_force

The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall: (1) Promulgate rules with respect to obtaining and utilizing credit cards in payment of products and services; (2) Prescribe the procedures for reporting, approving, and paying for products and services purchased with credit cards; and (3) Prescribe the necessary records to be maintained and the supporting documentation to be provided with each voucher presented for payment of charges resulting from the use of credit cards. Acts 1979, No. 676, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2378.3; Acts 2009, No. 251, § 11.

The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall:

(1) Promulgate rules with respect to obtaining and utilizing credit cards in payment of products and services;

(2) Prescribe the procedures for reporting, approving, and paying for products and services purchased with credit cards; and

(3) Prescribe the necessary records to be maintained and the supporting documentation to be provided with each voucher presented for payment of charges resulting from the use of credit cards.

Acts 1979, No. 676, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2378.3; Acts 2009, No. 251, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-104 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-12-104
Creation and administration of Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created and established a fund, held separate and apart from the State Treasury, to be known as the "Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund", which fund shall be administered by the State Board of Finance. (b) All moneys received as part of the Tobacco Settlement are hereby designated cash funds pursuant to § 19-6-103 , restricted in their use and to be used solely as provided in this chapter. All MSA Disbursements shall be initially deposited into the credit of the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund, when and as received. Any and all MSA Disbursements received prior to the effective date of this Act shall be immediately transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund upon this chapter becoming effective. The Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund is intended as a cash fund, not subject to appropriation, and, to the extent practical, amounts in the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund shall be immediately distributed to the other Funds and Accounts described in this chapter. (c) The Initial MSA Disbursement shall be distributed from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund as an initial endowment pursuant to § 19-12-107 . (d) After the Initial MSA Disbursement has been transferred as set forth in subsection (c) of this section, the State Board of Finance, beginning with MSA Disbursements for years 2001 and thereafter, shall receive all amounts due to the State from the MSA Escrow. In calendar year 2001, there shall first be deposited into the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund from the MSA Disbursements attributable to calendar year 2001, the amount necessary to bring the principal amount of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund to one-hundred million dollars ($100,000,000). The remainder of any MSA Disbursements attributable to calendar year 2001 shall be deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund and distributed pursuant to § 19-12-108 . Beginning in 2002, and for each annual MSA Disbursement thereafter, all MSA Disbursements shall be immediately deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund and then distributed, as soon as practical after receipt, as follows: (1) The first five million dollars ($5,000,000) received as an MSA Disbursement in each calendar year beginning in 2002 shall be transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund; and (2) After the transfer described in § 19-12-104(d)(1) , the amounts remaining in the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund shall be transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund. (e) While it is intended that the State Board of Finance will transfer funds from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund immediately upon receipt, to the extent that any amounts must be held pending the transfers described in § 19-12-104(c) and (d) , the State Board of Finance is authorized to invest such amounts in suitable investments maturing not later than when the moneys are expected to be transferred, provided that such investments are made in compliance with § 19-12-103(c) . Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 4.

(a) There is hereby created and established a fund, held separate and apart from the State Treasury, to be known as the "Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund", which fund shall be administered by the State Board of Finance.

(b) All moneys received as part of the Tobacco Settlement are hereby designated cash funds pursuant to § 19-6-103 , restricted in their use and to be used solely as provided in this chapter. All MSA Disbursements shall be initially deposited into the credit of the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund, when and as received. Any and all MSA Disbursements received prior to the effective date of this Act shall be immediately transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund upon this chapter becoming effective. The Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund is intended as a cash fund, not subject to appropriation, and, to the extent practical, amounts in the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund shall be immediately distributed to the other Funds and Accounts described in this chapter.

(c) The Initial MSA Disbursement shall be distributed from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund as an initial endowment pursuant to § 19-12-107 .

(d) After the Initial MSA Disbursement has been transferred as set forth in subsection (c) of this section, the State Board of Finance, beginning with MSA Disbursements for years 2001 and thereafter, shall receive all amounts due to the State from the MSA Escrow. In calendar year 2001, there shall first be deposited into the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund from the MSA Disbursements attributable to calendar year 2001, the amount necessary to bring the principal amount of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund to one-hundred million dollars ($100,000,000). The remainder of any MSA Disbursements attributable to calendar year 2001 shall be deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund and distributed pursuant to § 19-12-108 . Beginning in 2002, and for each annual MSA Disbursement thereafter, all MSA Disbursements shall be immediately deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund and then distributed, as soon as practical after receipt, as follows: (1) The first five million dollars ($5,000,000) received as an MSA Disbursement in each calendar year beginning in 2002 shall be transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund; and (2) After the transfer described in § 19-12-104(d)(1) , the amounts remaining in the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund shall be transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund.

(1) The first five million dollars ($5,000,000) received as an MSA Disbursement in each calendar year beginning in 2002 shall be transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund; and

(2) After the transfer described in § 19-12-104(d)(1) , the amounts remaining in the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund shall be transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund.

(e) While it is intended that the State Board of Finance will transfer funds from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund immediately upon receipt, to the extent that any amounts must be held pending the transfers described in § 19-12-104(c) and (d) , the State Board of Finance is authorized to invest such amounts in suitable investments maturing not later than when the moneys are expected to be transferred, provided that such investments are made in compliance with § 19-12-103(c) .

Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-951 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-951
Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grants and Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grants and Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of eighty percent (80%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (145), there to be used by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council for use in the acquisition, management, and stewardship of state-owned lands and other purposes as set out in §§ 15-12-101 - 15-12-103 . Acts 1989, No. 629, § 11.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grants and Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of eighty percent (80%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (145), there to be used by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council for use in the acquisition, management, and stewardship of state-owned lands and other purposes as set out in §§ 15-12-101 - 15-12-103 .

Acts 1989, No. 629, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-2-307 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-2-307
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate such rules as deemed necessary to implement the provisions and intent of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1701, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3446, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 497, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-373.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate such rules as deemed necessary to implement the provisions and intent of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1701, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3446, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 497, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-373.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-809 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-5-809
Financing
Status: in_force

Financing the provisions of this subchapter shall be provided within the appropriations and financing authority as authorized by the General Assembly for personal services matching costs. Acts 1977, No. 924, § 9; 1979, No. 807, § 2; A.S.A 1947, § 13-1407.9.

Financing the provisions of this subchapter shall be provided within the appropriations and financing authority as authorized by the General Assembly for personal services matching costs.

Acts 1977, No. 924, § 9; 1979, No. 807, § 2; A.S.A 1947, § 13-1407.9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-802 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-5-802
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Contribution" means a percentage of payroll expenditures paid to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund by a state agency in order to provide current and timely reimbursements of benefits paid by the Workers' Compensation Commission for workers' compensation benefits charged to the agency; (2) "Experience rate" means the process of adjustment in a future period of the contribution rate of a state agency based on the difference of the amounts paid to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund for a fiscal year compared to the amounts of workers' compensation benefits charged to the agency for a fiscal year in order to recover deficits and refund surpluses; (3) "Payroll" means the gross total amount expended for a payroll period for regular salaries, extra help, and authorized overtime payments; and (4) "State agency" means any state agency, board, commission, department, institution, college, university, and community junior college receiving appropriation for regular salaries, extra help, and authorized overtime payable from funds deposited into the State Treasury or depositories other than the State Treasury by the General Assembly. Acts 1977, No. 924, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1407.2.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Contribution" means a percentage of payroll expenditures paid to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund by a state agency in order to provide current and timely reimbursements of benefits paid by the Workers' Compensation Commission for workers' compensation benefits charged to the agency;

(2) "Experience rate" means the process of adjustment in a future period of the contribution rate of a state agency based on the difference of the amounts paid to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund for a fiscal year compared to the amounts of workers' compensation benefits charged to the agency for a fiscal year in order to recover deficits and refund surpluses;

(3) "Payroll" means the gross total amount expended for a payroll period for regular salaries, extra help, and authorized overtime payments; and

(4) "State agency" means any state agency, board, commission, department, institution, college, university, and community junior college receiving appropriation for regular salaries, extra help, and authorized overtime payable from funds deposited into the State Treasury or depositories other than the State Treasury by the General Assembly.

Acts 1977, No. 924, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1407.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1028 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1028
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of moneys received through a grant from the United States Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the state abandoned mine reclamation program, there to be used by the Division of Environmental Quality for that program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3193, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1987, No. 928, § 3; 1999, No. 1164, § 166.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of moneys received through a grant from the United States Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the state abandoned mine reclamation program, there to be used by the Division of Environmental Quality for that program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3193, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 928, § 3; 1999, No. 1164, § 166.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-602 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-11-602
Purchase for schools and school districts
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Emergency Management is authorized to purchase surplus commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and other property from the United States Government through any of its agencies for tax-supported schools and for school districts in Arkansas. The division is authorized to cooperate with the State Procurement Director in the purchase of school items. (b) Schools and school districts desiring to obtain federal surplus materials, equipment, etc., shall make application to the division on blanks furnished by the division for that purpose. (c) Schools and school districts making application to the division to purchase surplus materials, equipment, and other property from the United States Government shall pay cash for it by drawing a voucher or warrant in favor of the United States Government for the purchase price of such materials. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6113, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1945, No. 303, §§ 1-3; 1953, No. 384, § 17 [18]; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-132--80-134; Acts 2009, No. 1187, § 3.

(a) The Division of Emergency Management is authorized to purchase surplus commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and other property from the United States Government through any of its agencies for tax-supported schools and for school districts in Arkansas. The division is authorized to cooperate with the State Procurement Director in the purchase of school items.

(b) Schools and school districts desiring to obtain federal surplus materials, equipment, etc., shall make application to the division on blanks furnished by the division for that purpose.

(c) Schools and school districts making application to the division to purchase surplus materials, equipment, and other property from the United States Government shall pay cash for it by drawing a voucher or warrant in favor of the United States Government for the purchase price of such materials.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6113, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1945, No. 303, §§ 1-3; 1953, No. 384, § 17 [18]; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-132--80-134; Acts 2009, No. 1187, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-913 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-913
Gasoline Tax Refund Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Gasoline Tax Refund Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of the special revenues mentioned in the Revenue Classification Law, § 19-6-101 et seq., and as provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used for making refunds of a portion of the tax paid on gasoline by users as authorized by law. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Gasoline Tax Refund Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of the special revenues mentioned in the Revenue Classification Law, § 19-6-101 et seq., and as provided by law.

(c) The fund shall be used for making refunds of a portion of the tax paid on gasoline by users as authorized by law.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-101 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-11-101
Responsibility of disbursing officer - Maintenance of files by Office of State Procurement
Status: in_force

(a) The disbursing officer of each agency, board, commission, department, or institution shall be responsible for reviewing all invoices prepared by commercial printers or suppliers holding commercial contracts to make certain that the charges to the agency, board, commission, department, or institution are proper under the terms of the contract. (b) The Office of State Procurement shall maintain complete files that shall be open to public inspection on all commercial term and one-time contracts. The files shall contain: (1) A copy of the contract; (2) A list of all printing or duplicating done or commodities ordered, as well as the name of the invoiced agency; and (3) A copy of all correspondence regarding the contract or jobs performed thereunder. Acts 1993, No. 1224, § 5; 2007, No. 478, § 1.

(a) The disbursing officer of each agency, board, commission, department, or institution shall be responsible for reviewing all invoices prepared by commercial printers or suppliers holding commercial contracts to make certain that the charges to the agency, board, commission, department, or institution are proper under the terms of the contract.

(b) The Office of State Procurement shall maintain complete files that shall be open to public inspection on all commercial term and one-time contracts. The files shall contain: (1) A copy of the contract; (2) A list of all printing or duplicating done or commodities ordered, as well as the name of the invoiced agency; and (3) A copy of all correspondence regarding the contract or jobs performed thereunder.

(1) A copy of the contract;

(2) A list of all printing or duplicating done or commodities ordered, as well as the name of the invoiced agency; and

(3) A copy of all correspondence regarding the contract or jobs performed thereunder.

Acts 1993, No. 1224, § 5; 2007, No. 478, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-2004 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 20 / Section 19-4-2004
Auditor's testimony
Status: in_force

(a) In all criminal or civil actions brought as the result of the findings set forth in an audit report, the auditors making the audit shall give testimony upon request of the proper officers of the court and otherwise make their services available in the prosecution of any action. (b) Auditors shall not be entitled to witness fees for giving testimony. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-344.

(a) In all criminal or civil actions brought as the result of the findings set forth in an audit report, the auditors making the audit shall give testimony upon request of the proper officers of the court and otherwise make their services available in the prosecution of any action.

(b) Auditors shall not be entitled to witness fees for giving testimony.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-344.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1098 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1098
Breast Cancer Research Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Breast Cancer Research Fund". (b) (1) The fund shall consist of twenty percent (20%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (192), that portion of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (201), and those general revenues as may be provided by law. (2) The fund shall be used exclusively for those purposes as set out in § 20-15-1303 . Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 27; 2007, No. 1032, § 27; 2007, No. 1201, § 27.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Breast Cancer Research Fund".

(b) (1) The fund shall consist of twenty percent (20%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (192), that portion of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (201), and those general revenues as may be provided by law. (2) The fund shall be used exclusively for those purposes as set out in § 20-15-1303 .

(1) The fund shall consist of twenty percent (20%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (192), that portion of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (201), and those general revenues as may be provided by law.

(2) The fund shall be used exclusively for those purposes as set out in § 20-15-1303 .

Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 27; 2007, No. 1032, § 27; 2007, No. 1201, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-106 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-12-106
Issuance of tobacco settlement revenue bonds by Arkansas Development Finance Authority
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority ("ADFA") is hereby directed and authorized to issue Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, the proceeds of which are to be used for financing the Capital Improvement Projects described in § 19-12-106(b) . The Bonds may be issued in series from time to time, and shall be special obligations only of ADFA, secured solely by the revenue sources set forth in this section. (b) The Capital Improvement Projects to be financed shall be: (1) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Biosciences Research Building; provided, however, that no more than two million, two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; (2) Arkansas State University Biosciences Research Building; provided, however, that no more than one million, eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; (3) College of Public Health of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; provided, however, that no more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; and (4) Only such other capital improvement projects related to the provision of health care services, health education, or health-related research as designated by legislation enacted by the General Assembly; provided that the deposits to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund are adequate to pay Debt Service Requirements for such additional projects. (c) Prior to issuance of any series of Bonds authorized herein, ADFA shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of such series of Bonds. Each such resolution shall contain such terms, covenants, conditions, as deemed desirable and consistent with this chapter together with provisions of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Act, § 15-5-101 et seq., § 15-5-201 et seq., and § 15-5-301 et seq., including without limitation, those pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts, deposit and investment of Bond proceeds and the rights and obligations of ADFA and the registered owners of the Bonds. In authorizing, issuing, selling the Bonds and in the investment of all funds held under the resolution or indenture securing such Bonds, ADFA shall have the powers and be governed by the provisions of §§ 15-5-309 and 15-5-310 . (d) The Bonds shall be special obligations of ADFA, secured and payable from deposits made into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund created pursuant to this chapter. In pledging revenues to secure the Bonds, the provisions of § 15-5-313 shall apply. (e) If so determined by ADFA, the Bonds may additionally be secured by a lien on or security interest in facilities financed by the Bonds, by a lien or pledge of loans made by ADFA to the user of such facilities, and any collateral security received by ADFA, including, without limitation, ADFA's interest in and any revenue derived from any loan agreements. It shall not be necessary to the perfection of the lien and pledge for such purposes that the trustee in connection with such bond issue or the holders of the Bonds take possession of the loans, mortgages and collateral security. (f) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each Bond that it has been issued under this chapter, and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Act, § 15-5-101 et seq., § 15-5-201 et seq., and § 15-5-301 et seq., that the Bonds shall be obligations only of ADFA secured as specified herein and that, in no event, shall the bonds constitute an indebtedness of the State of Arkansas or an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged or an indebtedness secured by lien, or security interest in any property of the State. (g) The Bonds may be issued in one or more series, as determined by ADFA. Additional Bonds may be issued in one or more series to fund additional Capital Improvement Projects subsequently designated pursuant to § 19-12-106(b)(4) , so long as ADFA determines that revenues transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund, in combination with other revenues available to secure the Bonds pursuant to § 19-12-106(e) ; will be sufficient to meet all Debt Service Requirements on such additional Bonds and any other Bonds then outstanding. (h) Any funds remaining and available to ADFA or the trustees under any indenture or resolution authorized herein after the retirement of all Bonds outstanding under such indenture or resolution, and the satisfaction of all contractual obligations related thereto and all current expenses of ADFA related thereto, shall be transferred to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund. (i) ADFA may issue Bonds for the purpose of refunding Bonds previously issued pursuant to this chapter, and in doing so shall be governed by the provisions of § 15-5-314 . (j) All Bonds issued under this chapter, and interest thereon, shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes. The Bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds, and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company and trust funds. (k) The State of Arkansas does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of any Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter that the State shall not (1) limit or alter the distribution of the Tobacco Settlement moneys to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund if such action would materially impair the rights of the holders of the Bonds, (2) amend or modify the Master Settlement Agreement in any way if such action would materially impair the rights of the holders of the Bonds, (3) limit or alter the rights vested in ADFA to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of the Bonds, or (4) in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders of the Bonds, unless and until all Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter, together with interest on the Bonds, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of the holders of the Bonds, have been paid, fully met, and discharged. ADFA is authorized to include this pledge and agreement in any agreement with the holders of the Bonds. Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 6.

(a) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority ("ADFA") is hereby directed and authorized to issue Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, the proceeds of which are to be used for financing the Capital Improvement Projects described in § 19-12-106(b) . The Bonds may be issued in series from time to time, and shall be special obligations only of ADFA, secured solely by the revenue sources set forth in this section.

(b) The Capital Improvement Projects to be financed shall be: (1) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Biosciences Research Building; provided, however, that no more than two million, two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; (2) Arkansas State University Biosciences Research Building; provided, however, that no more than one million, eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; (3) College of Public Health of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; provided, however, that no more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; and (4) Only such other capital improvement projects related to the provision of health care services, health education, or health-related research as designated by legislation enacted by the General Assembly; provided that the deposits to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund are adequate to pay Debt Service Requirements for such additional projects.

(1) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Biosciences Research Building; provided, however, that no more than two million, two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project;

(2) Arkansas State University Biosciences Research Building; provided, however, that no more than one million, eight hundred thousand dollars ($1,800,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project;

(3) College of Public Health of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; provided, however, that no more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) of the annual transfer to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be allocated in any one year to pay Debt Service Requirements for this project, and provided further that no more than fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in principal amount of Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds may be issued for this project; and

(4) Only such other capital improvement projects related to the provision of health care services, health education, or health-related research as designated by legislation enacted by the General Assembly; provided that the deposits to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund are adequate to pay Debt Service Requirements for such additional projects.

(c) Prior to issuance of any series of Bonds authorized herein, ADFA shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of such series of Bonds. Each such resolution shall contain such terms, covenants, conditions, as deemed desirable and consistent with this chapter together with provisions of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Act, § 15-5-101 et seq., § 15-5-201 et seq., and § 15-5-301 et seq., including without limitation, those pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts, deposit and investment of Bond proceeds and the rights and obligations of ADFA and the registered owners of the Bonds. In authorizing, issuing, selling the Bonds and in the investment of all funds held under the resolution or indenture securing such Bonds, ADFA shall have the powers and be governed by the provisions of §§ 15-5-309 and 15-5-310 .

(d) The Bonds shall be special obligations of ADFA, secured and payable from deposits made into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund created pursuant to this chapter. In pledging revenues to secure the Bonds, the provisions of § 15-5-313 shall apply.

(e) If so determined by ADFA, the Bonds may additionally be secured by a lien on or security interest in facilities financed by the Bonds, by a lien or pledge of loans made by ADFA to the user of such facilities, and any collateral security received by ADFA, including, without limitation, ADFA's interest in and any revenue derived from any loan agreements. It shall not be necessary to the perfection of the lien and pledge for such purposes that the trustee in connection with such bond issue or the holders of the Bonds take possession of the loans, mortgages and collateral security.

(f) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each Bond that it has been issued under this chapter, and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Act, § 15-5-101 et seq., § 15-5-201 et seq., and § 15-5-301 et seq., that the Bonds shall be obligations only of ADFA secured as specified herein and that, in no event, shall the bonds constitute an indebtedness of the State of Arkansas or an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged or an indebtedness secured by lien, or security interest in any property of the State.

(g) The Bonds may be issued in one or more series, as determined by ADFA. Additional Bonds may be issued in one or more series to fund additional Capital Improvement Projects subsequently designated pursuant to § 19-12-106(b)(4) , so long as ADFA determines that revenues transferred to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund, in combination with other revenues available to secure the Bonds pursuant to § 19-12-106(e) ; will be sufficient to meet all Debt Service Requirements on such additional Bonds and any other Bonds then outstanding.

(h) Any funds remaining and available to ADFA or the trustees under any indenture or resolution authorized herein after the retirement of all Bonds outstanding under such indenture or resolution, and the satisfaction of all contractual obligations related thereto and all current expenses of ADFA related thereto, shall be transferred to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund.

(i) ADFA may issue Bonds for the purpose of refunding Bonds previously issued pursuant to this chapter, and in doing so shall be governed by the provisions of § 15-5-314 .

(j) All Bonds issued under this chapter, and interest thereon, shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes. The Bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds, and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company and trust funds.

(k) The State of Arkansas does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of any Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter that the State shall not (1) limit or alter the distribution of the Tobacco Settlement moneys to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund if such action would materially impair the rights of the holders of the Bonds, (2) amend or modify the Master Settlement Agreement in any way if such action would materially impair the rights of the holders of the Bonds, (3) limit or alter the rights vested in ADFA to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of the Bonds, or (4) in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders of the Bonds, unless and until all Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter, together with interest on the Bonds, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of the holders of the Bonds, have been paid, fully met, and discharged. ADFA is authorized to include this pledge and agreement in any agreement with the holders of the Bonds.

Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-218 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-218
Assistants and designees - Written delegation orders
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., and the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, the State Procurement Director may: (1) Employ and supervise such assistants and other persons as may be necessary; (2) Fix their compensation as provided by law; and (3) (A) Delegate authority to designees or to a state agency by issuing a written delegation order, within the limitations of state law and the state procurement rules. (B) A written delegation order issued under this section shall: (i) Include an expiration date for the written delegation order; (ii) Be publicly posted on the official website of the Office of State Procurement; (iii) Remain in effect under the original terms unless the terms of the written delegation order are modified or rescinded in writing by the director; (iv) Not be issued for a term that exceeds two (2) years; and (v) Be narrowly tailored if the written delegation order is based on the type of commodity or service being procured. (C) The director shall maintain records of each written delegation order issued under this section. (D) A person who is to be given authority under a written delegation order issued under this section shall complete training on state procurement laws, as provided for in this subchapter and in the rules adopted by the director, before the written delegation order is issued. (b) The director shall adopt rules to: (1) Implement the requirements for written delegation orders under this section; and (2) Outline the procurement training required under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1758, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 420,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6107, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-244; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 10; 2003, No. 487, § 3.

(a) Subject to the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., and the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, the State Procurement Director may: (1) Employ and supervise such assistants and other persons as may be necessary; (2) Fix their compensation as provided by law; and (3) (A) Delegate authority to designees or to a state agency by issuing a written delegation order, within the limitations of state law and the state procurement rules. (B) A written delegation order issued under this section shall: (i) Include an expiration date for the written delegation order; (ii) Be publicly posted on the official website of the Office of State Procurement; (iii) Remain in effect under the original terms unless the terms of the written delegation order are modified or rescinded in writing by the director; (iv) Not be issued for a term that exceeds two (2) years; and (v) Be narrowly tailored if the written delegation order is based on the type of commodity or service being procured. (C) The director shall maintain records of each written delegation order issued under this section. (D) A person who is to be given authority under a written delegation order issued under this section shall complete training on state procurement laws, as provided for in this subchapter and in the rules adopted by the director, before the written delegation order is issued.

(1) Employ and supervise such assistants and other persons as may be necessary;

(2) Fix their compensation as provided by law; and

(3) (A) Delegate authority to designees or to a state agency by issuing a written delegation order, within the limitations of state law and the state procurement rules. (B) A written delegation order issued under this section shall: (i) Include an expiration date for the written delegation order; (ii) Be publicly posted on the official website of the Office of State Procurement; (iii) Remain in effect under the original terms unless the terms of the written delegation order are modified or rescinded in writing by the director; (iv) Not be issued for a term that exceeds two (2) years; and (v) Be narrowly tailored if the written delegation order is based on the type of commodity or service being procured. (C) The director shall maintain records of each written delegation order issued under this section. (D) A person who is to be given authority under a written delegation order issued under this section shall complete training on state procurement laws, as provided for in this subchapter and in the rules adopted by the director, before the written delegation order is issued.

(A) Delegate authority to designees or to a state agency by issuing a written delegation order, within the limitations of state law and the state procurement rules.

(B) A written delegation order issued under this section shall: (i) Include an expiration date for the written delegation order; (ii) Be publicly posted on the official website of the Office of State Procurement; (iii) Remain in effect under the original terms unless the terms of the written delegation order are modified or rescinded in writing by the director; (iv) Not be issued for a term that exceeds two (2) years; and (v) Be narrowly tailored if the written delegation order is based on the type of commodity or service being procured.

(i) Include an expiration date for the written delegation order;

(ii) Be publicly posted on the official website of the Office of State Procurement;

(iii) Remain in effect under the original terms unless the terms of the written delegation order are modified or rescinded in writing by the director;

(iv) Not be issued for a term that exceeds two (2) years; and

(v) Be narrowly tailored if the written delegation order is based on the type of commodity or service being procured.

(C) The director shall maintain records of each written delegation order issued under this section.

(D) A person who is to be given authority under a written delegation order issued under this section shall complete training on state procurement laws, as provided for in this subchapter and in the rules adopted by the director, before the written delegation order is issued.

(b) The director shall adopt rules to: (1) Implement the requirements for written delegation orders under this section; and (2) Outline the procurement training required under this section.

(1) Implement the requirements for written delegation orders under this section; and

(2) Outline the procurement training required under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1758, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 420,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6107, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-244; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 10; 2003, No. 487, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1018 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1018
Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund". (b) The Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund shall consist of those moneys received by the state under the provisions of § 19-7-801(b)(1) and § 19-7-802(a)(1) [repealed] after having been transferred from the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund as specified in subsection (c) of this section. (c) At the close of each quarter of each state fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall cause to be transferred on the books and on those of the Treasurer of State from the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund to the Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund an amount equal to those funds received under the provisions of § 19-7-801(b)(1) and § 19-7-802(a)(1) [repealed] during the quarter just closed. (d) Those funds accruing to the Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund under the provisions of this section shall be disbursed by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education in accordance with the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, but only after the board shall determine the projects and priorities for which the funds shall be used, and after the board shall have sought the advice of the Legislative Council with respect to them. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 34, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2268, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 603, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-558 -- 13-560; Acts 2009, No. 251, § 15.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund".

(b) The Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund shall consist of those moneys received by the state under the provisions of § 19-7-801(b)(1) and § 19-7-802(a)(1) [repealed] after having been transferred from the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund as specified in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) At the close of each quarter of each state fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall cause to be transferred on the books and on those of the Treasurer of State from the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund to the Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund an amount equal to those funds received under the provisions of § 19-7-801(b)(1) and § 19-7-802(a)(1) [repealed] during the quarter just closed.

(d) Those funds accruing to the Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund under the provisions of this section shall be disbursed by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education in accordance with the recommendations of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, but only after the board shall determine the projects and priorities for which the funds shall be used, and after the board shall have sought the advice of the Legislative Council with respect to them.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 34, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2268, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 603, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-558 -- 13-560; Acts 2009, No. 251, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-910 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-7-910
Services of subdivision not to be denied
Status: in_force

In the absence of an agreement for payment of sums in lieu of taxes by the United States as provided in this subchapter, no provision of this subchapter shall be construed to relieve any political subdivision of this state of the duty of furnishing for the benefit of a project all services which the subdivision usually furnishes for the property in, and persons residing within, the subdivision without a payment of sums in lieu of taxes. Acts 1939, No. 361, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-726.

In the absence of an agreement for payment of sums in lieu of taxes by the United States as provided in this subchapter, no provision of this subchapter shall be construed to relieve any political subdivision of this state of the duty of furnishing for the benefit of a project all services which the subdivision usually furnishes for the property in, and persons residing within, the subdivision without a payment of sums in lieu of taxes.

Acts 1939, No. 361, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-726.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1008 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-4-1008
Revolving funds for expenses
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to promulgate appropriate rules authorizing state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education to establish revolving funds which shall be within such limitations as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may prescribe or to make advances of expense funds for authorized travel by officials and employees of state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education whose travel is in conjunction with institutionally sponsored events or programs. The advanced funds shall be reimbursed by the individual borrowing the funds from moneys to the individual upon filing an authorized expense account in connection with the travel. (2) These funds shall be used to make advances of expense funds for authorized travel by officials and employees of state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education whose travel is in conjunction with institutionally sponsored events or programs. (3) These funds shall be reimbursed by the individual borrowing the funds from moneys to the individual upon filing his or her authorized expense account in connection with his or her travel. (b) The rules may authorize the state agency, board, commission, or institution of higher education to require the employee to file an agreement authorizing the agency to recover any amounts advanced for travel expense purposes from the amounts claimed and allowed the employee or student as reimbursement for actual expenses incurred, to recover them from the next or future salary payments to the employee, or add them to the receivables account of the student. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1723, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1722, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 676, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2378.5; Acts 1995, No. 1258, § 1; 2001, No. 1453, § 26.

(a) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to promulgate appropriate rules authorizing state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education to establish revolving funds which shall be within such limitations as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may prescribe or to make advances of expense funds for authorized travel by officials and employees of state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education whose travel is in conjunction with institutionally sponsored events or programs. The advanced funds shall be reimbursed by the individual borrowing the funds from moneys to the individual upon filing an authorized expense account in connection with the travel. (2) These funds shall be used to make advances of expense funds for authorized travel by officials and employees of state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education whose travel is in conjunction with institutionally sponsored events or programs. (3) These funds shall be reimbursed by the individual borrowing the funds from moneys to the individual upon filing his or her authorized expense account in connection with his or her travel.

(1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to promulgate appropriate rules authorizing state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education to establish revolving funds which shall be within such limitations as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may prescribe or to make advances of expense funds for authorized travel by officials and employees of state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education whose travel is in conjunction with institutionally sponsored events or programs. The advanced funds shall be reimbursed by the individual borrowing the funds from moneys to the individual upon filing an authorized expense account in connection with the travel.

(2) These funds shall be used to make advances of expense funds for authorized travel by officials and employees of state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education whose travel is in conjunction with institutionally sponsored events or programs.

(3) These funds shall be reimbursed by the individual borrowing the funds from moneys to the individual upon filing his or her authorized expense account in connection with his or her travel.

(b) The rules may authorize the state agency, board, commission, or institution of higher education to require the employee to file an agreement authorizing the agency to recover any amounts advanced for travel expense purposes from the amounts claimed and allowed the employee or student as reimbursement for actual expenses incurred, to recover them from the next or future salary payments to the employee, or add them to the receivables account of the student.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1723, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1722, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 676, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2378.5; Acts 1995, No. 1258, § 1; 2001, No. 1453, § 26.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-254 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-254
State information services
Status: in_force

(a) Upon request, the State Procurement Director may make available to public procurement units the following services, among others: (1) Standard forms; (2) Printed manuals; (3) Product specifications and standards; (4) Quality assurance testing services and methods; (5) Qualified products lists; (6) Source information; (7) Common use commodities listings; (8) Supplier prequalification information; (9) Supplier performance ratings; (10) Debarred and suspended bidders lists; (11) Forms for invitations for bids, requests for proposals, instructions to bidders, general contract provisions, and other contract forms; and (12) Contracts, or published summaries thereof, including price and time of delivery information. (b) The director may enter into contractual arrangements and publish a schedule of fees for the services provided under this section. Acts 1979, No. 482, §§ 70, 71; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-287, 14-288; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 40.

(a) Upon request, the State Procurement Director may make available to public procurement units the following services, among others: (1) Standard forms; (2) Printed manuals; (3) Product specifications and standards; (4) Quality assurance testing services and methods; (5) Qualified products lists; (6) Source information; (7) Common use commodities listings; (8) Supplier prequalification information; (9) Supplier performance ratings; (10) Debarred and suspended bidders lists; (11) Forms for invitations for bids, requests for proposals, instructions to bidders, general contract provisions, and other contract forms; and (12) Contracts, or published summaries thereof, including price and time of delivery information.

(1) Standard forms;

(2) Printed manuals;

(3) Product specifications and standards;

(4) Quality assurance testing services and methods;

(5) Qualified products lists;

(6) Source information;

(7) Common use commodities listings;

(8) Supplier prequalification information;

(9) Supplier performance ratings;

(10) Debarred and suspended bidders lists;

(11) Forms for invitations for bids, requests for proposals, instructions to bidders, general contract provisions, and other contract forms; and

(12) Contracts, or published summaries thereof, including price and time of delivery information.

(b) The director may enter into contractual arrangements and publish a schedule of fees for the services provided under this section.

Acts 1979, No. 482, §§ 70, 71; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-287, 14-288; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 40.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-807 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-5-807
Maximum contributions
Status: in_force

In the event a state agency builds a deficit which would require a contribution rate greater than two percent (2%), the agency shall continue to make contributions at the rate of two percent (2%) until any deficit owed the fund is repaid. In the event an agency's experience rate exceeds two percent (2%) for one (1) full fiscal year, their contribution rate shall be adjusted to equal their experience rate, not to exceed a maximum of five percent (5%). Their contributions shall remain at that level until their experience rate decreases and their accumulated deficit is repaid. Acts 1977, No. 924, § 5; 1981, No. 25, § 1; A.S.A 1947, § 13-1407.5.

In the event a state agency builds a deficit which would require a contribution rate greater than two percent (2%), the agency shall continue to make contributions at the rate of two percent (2%) until any deficit owed the fund is repaid. In the event an agency's experience rate exceeds two percent (2%) for one (1) full fiscal year, their contribution rate shall be adjusted to equal their experience rate, not to exceed a maximum of five percent (5%). Their contributions shall remain at that level until their experience rate decreases and their accumulated deficit is repaid.

Acts 1977, No. 924, § 5; 1981, No. 25, § 1; A.S.A 1947, § 13-1407.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1202 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1202
Reward Pool Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Reward Pool Fund". (b) (1) The fund shall consist of all monetary donations or gifts made by private citizens and corporations. (2) The fund shall be used for the payment of rewards or enhancing state-funded rewards for information leading to the arrest of persons committing arson, as administered by the Governor and as set out in § 5-38-301 . Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 27.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Reward Pool Fund".

(b) (1) The fund shall consist of all monetary donations or gifts made by private citizens and corporations. (2) The fund shall be used for the payment of rewards or enhancing state-funded rewards for information leading to the arrest of persons committing arson, as administered by the Governor and as set out in § 5-38-301 .

(1) The fund shall consist of all monetary donations or gifts made by private citizens and corporations.

(2) The fund shall be used for the payment of rewards or enhancing state-funded rewards for information leading to the arrest of persons committing arson, as administered by the Governor and as set out in § 5-38-301 .

Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-207 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-10-207
Power to examine
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Arkansas State Claims Commission or a commissioner of the Arkansas State Claims Commission has the authority to administer oaths, to subpoena witnesses, to examine any books, documents, or records that may be relevant to any proceeding before the commission, and to require the production of any such materials. (b) In an action to contest the election of a member of the House of Representatives, the commission's general authority to subpoena witnesses and documents shall specifically include the authority to subpoena election officers and to subpoena any ballots cast or other election records in the election at issue. (c) If a claimant or witness to whom an oath has been administered as provided under this section swears falsely to a fact material to the investigation of a claim, the false swearing shall constitute perjury, and the person swearing falsely shall be subject to prosecution. (d) (1) (A) If a person or entity fails or refuses to obey a commission subpoena or order or refuses to testify or produce any books, papers, or other documents, the commission may present its petition setting forth the facts to any court of record. (B) After being presented with a petition under this subsection, the court of record shall issue its subpoena to the person or entity, requiring his or her or its attendance before the court of record to testify or produce the books, papers, or documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent. (C) A person or entity failing or refusing to obey the subpoena or order of the court of record may be proceeded against in the same manner as for refusal to obey any other subpoena, as provided by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) The commission may use the Attorney General and the services of the prosecuting attorneys for the county and district in which the enforcement of a subpoena under this subsection is required. Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1949, No. 462, § 5; 1983, No. 470, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1405; Acts 1991, No. 1014, § 3; 1999, No. 686, § 1.

(a) The Director of the Arkansas State Claims Commission or a commissioner of the Arkansas State Claims Commission has the authority to administer oaths, to subpoena witnesses, to examine any books, documents, or records that may be relevant to any proceeding before the commission, and to require the production of any such materials.

(b) In an action to contest the election of a member of the House of Representatives, the commission's general authority to subpoena witnesses and documents shall specifically include the authority to subpoena election officers and to subpoena any ballots cast or other election records in the election at issue.

(c) If a claimant or witness to whom an oath has been administered as provided under this section swears falsely to a fact material to the investigation of a claim, the false swearing shall constitute perjury, and the person swearing falsely shall be subject to prosecution.

(d) (1) (A) If a person or entity fails or refuses to obey a commission subpoena or order or refuses to testify or produce any books, papers, or other documents, the commission may present its petition setting forth the facts to any court of record. (B) After being presented with a petition under this subsection, the court of record shall issue its subpoena to the person or entity, requiring his or her or its attendance before the court of record to testify or produce the books, papers, or documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent. (C) A person or entity failing or refusing to obey the subpoena or order of the court of record may be proceeded against in the same manner as for refusal to obey any other subpoena, as provided by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) The commission may use the Attorney General and the services of the prosecuting attorneys for the county and district in which the enforcement of a subpoena under this subsection is required.

(1) (A) If a person or entity fails or refuses to obey a commission subpoena or order or refuses to testify or produce any books, papers, or other documents, the commission may present its petition setting forth the facts to any court of record. (B) After being presented with a petition under this subsection, the court of record shall issue its subpoena to the person or entity, requiring his or her or its attendance before the court of record to testify or produce the books, papers, or documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent. (C) A person or entity failing or refusing to obey the subpoena or order of the court of record may be proceeded against in the same manner as for refusal to obey any other subpoena, as provided by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(A) If a person or entity fails or refuses to obey a commission subpoena or order or refuses to testify or produce any books, papers, or other documents, the commission may present its petition setting forth the facts to any court of record.

(B) After being presented with a petition under this subsection, the court of record shall issue its subpoena to the person or entity, requiring his or her or its attendance before the court of record to testify or produce the books, papers, or documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent.

(C) A person or entity failing or refusing to obey the subpoena or order of the court of record may be proceeded against in the same manner as for refusal to obey any other subpoena, as provided by the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(2) The commission may use the Attorney General and the services of the prosecuting attorneys for the county and district in which the enforcement of a subpoena under this subsection is required.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 462, § 5; 1983, No. 470, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1405; Acts 1991, No. 1014, § 3; 1999, No. 686, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-450 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-450
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Improvement Fund
Status: in_force

The Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Improvement Fund shall consist of that portion of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(58) , there to be used by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health for, and in the manner recommended by, the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee for implementation of the utilization and application of alternate and experimental individual sewage disposal systems as set out in the Arkansas Sewage Disposal Systems Act, § 14-236-101 et seq. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1985, No. 65, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 1989, No. 551, § 6; 1993, No. 1072, § 7.

The Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Improvement Fund shall consist of that portion of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(58) , there to be used by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health for, and in the manner recommended by, the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee for implementation of the utilization and application of alternate and experimental individual sewage disposal systems as set out in the Arkansas Sewage Disposal Systems Act, § 14-236-101 et seq.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1985, No. 65, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 1989, No. 551, § 6; 1993, No. 1072, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-826 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-826
Bail Bond Recovery Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Bail Bond Recovery Fund". (b) (1) All moneys collected under § 17-19-301(g) shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the fund as special revenues. (2) The fund also shall consist of any other revenues authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used exclusively for the recovery of forfeited professional bonds. (d) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board shall promulgate rules concerning the disbursements of the fund. (e) (1) The board shall promulgate rules to suspend, revoke, or take disciplinary action for noncompliance in failure to remit or pay fees under this section or for failure to report under this section. (2) The Department of Finance and Administration may pursue any appropriate legal remedy for the collection of and remittance of the delinquent fees and penalties owed under this section against any entity that has a duty to collect or remit these fees. Added by Act 2013, No. 1283,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Bail Bond Recovery Fund".

(b) (1) All moneys collected under § 17-19-301(g) shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the fund as special revenues. (2) The fund also shall consist of any other revenues authorized by law.

(1) All moneys collected under § 17-19-301(g) shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the fund as special revenues.

(2) The fund also shall consist of any other revenues authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used exclusively for the recovery of forfeited professional bonds.

(d) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board shall promulgate rules concerning the disbursements of the fund.

(e) (1) The board shall promulgate rules to suspend, revoke, or take disciplinary action for noncompliance in failure to remit or pay fees under this section or for failure to report under this section. (2) The Department of Finance and Administration may pursue any appropriate legal remedy for the collection of and remittance of the delinquent fees and penalties owed under this section against any entity that has a duty to collect or remit these fees.

(1) The board shall promulgate rules to suspend, revoke, or take disciplinary action for noncompliance in failure to remit or pay fees under this section or for failure to report under this section.

(2) The Department of Finance and Administration may pursue any appropriate legal remedy for the collection of and remittance of the delinquent fees and penalties owed under this section against any entity that has a duty to collect or remit these fees.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1283,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-709 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-11-709
Restrictions on employment of present and former employees - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Contemporaneous Employment Prohibited. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any employee who is involved in procurement to become or be, while such an employee, the employee of any party contracting with the state agency by which the employee is employed. (b) Restrictions on Former Employees in Matters Connected with Their Former Duties. (1) Permanent Disqualification of Former Employee Personally Involved in a Particular Matter. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any former employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee participated personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise while an employee, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest. (2) One-Year Representation Restriction Regarding Matters for Which a Former Employee Was Officially Responsible. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any former employee, within one (1) year after cessation of the former employee's official responsibility in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in matters which were within the former employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest. (c) Disqualification of Partners. (1) When Partner Is a State Employee. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for a person who is a partner of an employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee either participates personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, or which is the subject of the employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest. (2) When a Partner Is a Former State Employee. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for a partner of a former employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state where such former employee is barred under subsection (b) of this section. (d) Selling to State After Termination of Employment Is Prohibited. (1) It is a breach of ethical standards for a former employee, unless the former employee's last annual salary based on the state fiscal year did not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), to engage in selling or attempting to sell commodities or services, including technical or professional consultant services, to the state for one (1) year following the date employment ceased. (2) As used in this subsection, "sell" means: (A) Signing a bid, proposal, or contract; (B) Negotiating a contract; (C) Contacting any employee for the purpose of obtaining, negotiating, or discussing changes in specifications, price, cost allowances, or other terms of a contract; (D) Settling disputes concerning performance of a contract; or (E) Any other liaison activity with a view toward the ultimate consummation of a sale although the actual contract for the sale is subsequently negotiated by another person. (e) (1) This section is not intended to preclude a former employee from accepting employment with private industry solely because his or her employer is a contractor with this state. (2) This section is not intended to preclude an employee, a former employee, or a partner of an employee or former employee from filing an action as a taxpayer for alleged violations of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 966,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1979, No. 483, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-1108; Acts 2003, No. 1093, § 3.

(a) Contemporaneous Employment Prohibited. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any employee who is involved in procurement to become or be, while such an employee, the employee of any party contracting with the state agency by which the employee is employed.

(b) Restrictions on Former Employees in Matters Connected with Their Former Duties. (1) Permanent Disqualification of Former Employee Personally Involved in a Particular Matter. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any former employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee participated personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise while an employee, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest. (2) One-Year Representation Restriction Regarding Matters for Which a Former Employee Was Officially Responsible. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any former employee, within one (1) year after cessation of the former employee's official responsibility in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in matters which were within the former employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest.

(1) Permanent Disqualification of Former Employee Personally Involved in a Particular Matter. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any former employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee participated personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise while an employee, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

(A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination;

(B) Contract;

(C) Claim; or

(D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee participated personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise while an employee, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

in which the employee participated personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise while an employee, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

(2) One-Year Representation Restriction Regarding Matters for Which a Former Employee Was Officially Responsible. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any former employee, within one (1) year after cessation of the former employee's official responsibility in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in matters which were within the former employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest.

(A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination;

(B) Contract;

(C) Claim; or

(D) Charge or controversy, knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in matters which were within the former employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest.

knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in matters which were within the former employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest.

(c) Disqualification of Partners. (1) When Partner Is a State Employee. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for a person who is a partner of an employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee either participates personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, or which is the subject of the employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest. (2) When a Partner Is a Former State Employee. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for a partner of a former employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state where such former employee is barred under subsection (b) of this section.

(1) When Partner Is a State Employee. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for a person who is a partner of an employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any: (A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination; (B) Contract; (C) Claim; or (D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee either participates personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, or which is the subject of the employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

(A) Judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination;

(B) Contract;

(C) Claim; or

(D) Charge or controversy, in which the employee either participates personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, or which is the subject of the employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

in which the employee either participates personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, or which is the subject of the employee's official responsibility, where the state is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

(2) When a Partner Is a Former State Employee. It shall be a breach of ethical standards for a partner of a former employee knowingly to act as a principal or as an agent for anyone other than the state where such former employee is barred under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Selling to State After Termination of Employment Is Prohibited. (1) It is a breach of ethical standards for a former employee, unless the former employee's last annual salary based on the state fiscal year did not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), to engage in selling or attempting to sell commodities or services, including technical or professional consultant services, to the state for one (1) year following the date employment ceased. (2) As used in this subsection, "sell" means: (A) Signing a bid, proposal, or contract; (B) Negotiating a contract; (C) Contacting any employee for the purpose of obtaining, negotiating, or discussing changes in specifications, price, cost allowances, or other terms of a contract; (D) Settling disputes concerning performance of a contract; or (E) Any other liaison activity with a view toward the ultimate consummation of a sale although the actual contract for the sale is subsequently negotiated by another person.

(1) It is a breach of ethical standards for a former employee, unless the former employee's last annual salary based on the state fiscal year did not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), to engage in selling or attempting to sell commodities or services, including technical or professional consultant services, to the state for one (1) year following the date employment ceased.

(2) As used in this subsection, "sell" means: (A) Signing a bid, proposal, or contract; (B) Negotiating a contract; (C) Contacting any employee for the purpose of obtaining, negotiating, or discussing changes in specifications, price, cost allowances, or other terms of a contract; (D) Settling disputes concerning performance of a contract; or (E) Any other liaison activity with a view toward the ultimate consummation of a sale although the actual contract for the sale is subsequently negotiated by another person.

(A) Signing a bid, proposal, or contract;

(B) Negotiating a contract;

(C) Contacting any employee for the purpose of obtaining, negotiating, or discussing changes in specifications, price, cost allowances, or other terms of a contract;

(D) Settling disputes concerning performance of a contract; or

(E) Any other liaison activity with a view toward the ultimate consummation of a sale although the actual contract for the sale is subsequently negotiated by another person.

(e) (1) This section is not intended to preclude a former employee from accepting employment with private industry solely because his or her employer is a contractor with this state. (2) This section is not intended to preclude an employee, a former employee, or a partner of an employee or former employee from filing an action as a taxpayer for alleged violations of this subchapter.

(1) This section is not intended to preclude a former employee from accepting employment with private industry solely because his or her employer is a contractor with this state.

(2) This section is not intended to preclude an employee, a former employee, or a partner of an employee or former employee from filing an action as a taxpayer for alleged violations of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 966,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1979, No. 483, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-1108; Acts 2003, No. 1093, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-469 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-469
HVACR Licensing Fund
Status: in_force

The HVACR Licensing Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (160), there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Licensing and Inspection program of the Department of Health as set out in § 17-33-201 et seq. Acts 1993, No. 1072, § 12.

The HVACR Licensing Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (160), there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Licensing and Inspection program of the Department of Health as set out in § 17-33-201 et seq.

Acts 1993, No. 1072, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-107 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-6-107
Effect on special revenue statutes
Status: in_force

As to the special taxes, licenses, fees, and other revenues classified as special revenues, as set out in this chapter, it is not the purpose of this chapter to levy or change the amount or rate of such taxes, licenses, fees, and other revenues, nor to change the purposes for which such special revenues are to be used as provided for by law. This chapter shall not be construed as amending any of the provisions of law with respect to such taxes defined to be special revenues except for the purpose of defining the purposes for which these revenues are raised and collected, which also shall include the services rendered by the constitutional and fiscal agencies in the manner provided by law. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.4.

As to the special taxes, licenses, fees, and other revenues classified as special revenues, as set out in this chapter, it is not the purpose of this chapter to levy or change the amount or rate of such taxes, licenses, fees, and other revenues, nor to change the purposes for which such special revenues are to be used as provided for by law. This chapter shall not be construed as amending any of the provisions of law with respect to such taxes defined to be special revenues except for the purpose of defining the purposes for which these revenues are raised and collected, which also shall include the services rendered by the constitutional and fiscal agencies in the manner provided by law.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-116 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-12-116
Establishment and administration of Medicaid Expansion Program
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of this chapter that the Department of Human Services should establish the Medicaid Expansion Program described in this section, and to administer such program in accordance with law. (b) (1) The Medicaid Expansion Program shall be a separate and distinct component of the Arkansas Medicaid Program currently administered by the Department of Human Services and shall be established as follows: (A) expanding Medicaid coverage and benefits to pregnant women; (B) expanding inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursements and benefits to adults aged nineteen (19) to sixty-four (64); (C) expanding non-institutional coverage and benefits to adults aged sixty-five (65) and over; and (D) expanding medical assistance, home and community-based services, and employment supports for: (i) Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services; and (ii) Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services. (2) All such expenditures shall be made in conformity with the Arkansas Medicaid Program as amended and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (c) The programs defined in this section shall be administered pursuant to a strategic plan encompassing the elements of a mission statement, defined program(s), and program goals with measurable objectives and strategies to be implemented over a specific timeframe. Evaluation of each program shall include performance-based measures for accountability which will measure specific health related results. (d) Each of the programs adopted pursuant to this section shall be subject to the monitoring and evaluation procedures described in § 19-12-118 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 50,§ 1, eff. 1/26/2017. Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 16.

(a) It is the intent of this chapter that the Department of Human Services should establish the Medicaid Expansion Program described in this section, and to administer such program in accordance with law.

(b) (1) The Medicaid Expansion Program shall be a separate and distinct component of the Arkansas Medicaid Program currently administered by the Department of Human Services and shall be established as follows: (A) expanding Medicaid coverage and benefits to pregnant women; (B) expanding inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursements and benefits to adults aged nineteen (19) to sixty-four (64); (C) expanding non-institutional coverage and benefits to adults aged sixty-five (65) and over; and (D) expanding medical assistance, home and community-based services, and employment supports for: (i) Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services; and (ii) Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services. (2) All such expenditures shall be made in conformity with the Arkansas Medicaid Program as amended and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(1) The Medicaid Expansion Program shall be a separate and distinct component of the Arkansas Medicaid Program currently administered by the Department of Human Services and shall be established as follows: (A) expanding Medicaid coverage and benefits to pregnant women; (B) expanding inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursements and benefits to adults aged nineteen (19) to sixty-four (64); (C) expanding non-institutional coverage and benefits to adults aged sixty-five (65) and over; and (D) expanding medical assistance, home and community-based services, and employment supports for: (i) Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services; and (ii) Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services.

(A) expanding Medicaid coverage and benefits to pregnant women;

(B) expanding inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursements and benefits to adults aged nineteen (19) to sixty-four (64);

(C) expanding non-institutional coverage and benefits to adults aged sixty-five (65) and over; and

(D) expanding medical assistance, home and community-based services, and employment supports for: (i) Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services; and (ii) Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services.

(i) Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services; and

(ii) Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for services.

(2) All such expenditures shall be made in conformity with the Arkansas Medicaid Program as amended and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(c) The programs defined in this section shall be administered pursuant to a strategic plan encompassing the elements of a mission statement, defined program(s), and program goals with measurable objectives and strategies to be implemented over a specific timeframe. Evaluation of each program shall include performance-based measures for accountability which will measure specific health related results.

(d) Each of the programs adopted pursuant to this section shall be subject to the monitoring and evaluation procedures described in § 19-12-118 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 50,§ 1, eff. 1/26/2017.

Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-605 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-11-605
Authority to transfer excess military property to state and local agencies - Service charge
Status: in_force

The Law Enforcement Support Office may: (1) Cooperate with the United States Government under 10 U.S.C. § 2576a in the transfer of excess military property to state and local law enforcement agencies: (A) Whose primary function is the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (B) Whose compensated law enforcement officers have powers of arrest and apprehension, including without limitation counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities; (2) Take any action necessary to the proper administration of the acquisition and the distribution of excess military properties to eligible claimants in this state, with distribution to be in accordance with the appropriate controlling federal statutes; (3) Establish service charges in an amount necessary to cover the expenses of the Department of Public Safety incurred in administering this section; and (4) Take action as necessary to collect service charges and, from any state moneys over which the department has control, withhold funds necessary to pay an amount owing by a state or local law enforcement agency. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6004, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 1097,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The Law Enforcement Support Office may:

(1) Cooperate with the United States Government under 10 U.S.C. § 2576a in the transfer of excess military property to state and local law enforcement agencies: (A) Whose primary function is the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (B) Whose compensated law enforcement officers have powers of arrest and apprehension, including without limitation counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities;

(A) Whose primary function is the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; and

(B) Whose compensated law enforcement officers have powers of arrest and apprehension, including without limitation counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities;

(2) Take any action necessary to the proper administration of the acquisition and the distribution of excess military properties to eligible claimants in this state, with distribution to be in accordance with the appropriate controlling federal statutes;

(3) Establish service charges in an amount necessary to cover the expenses of the Department of Public Safety incurred in administering this section; and

(4) Take action as necessary to collect service charges and, from any state moneys over which the department has control, withhold funds necessary to pay an amount owing by a state or local law enforcement agency.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6004, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1097,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-107 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-12-107
Creation and administration of Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created and established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a trust fund, to be created as a public trust for the benefit of the State of Arkansas, to be known as the "Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund", which Trust Fund shall be administered by the State Board of Finance. Such fund shall be restricted in its use and is to be used solely as provided in this chapter. (b) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be a perpetual trust, the beneficiary of which shall be the State of Arkansas and the programs of the State of Arkansas enumerated in this section. The State Board of Finance, as it may from time to time be comprised, is hereby appointed as trustee of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund. Such trust shall be revocable, and subject to amendment. (c) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this section, which shall, for all purposes, be deemed to be the governing document of the public trust. (d) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be funded in an initial principal amount of one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) as provided in § 19-12-104 . All earnings on investments of amounts in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund, to the extent not used for the purposes enumerated in subsection (e) of this section, shall be redeposited into the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund, it being the intent of this chapter that the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall grow in principal amount until needed for programs and purposes to benefit the State of Arkansas. (e) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be held in trust and used for the following purposes, and no other purposes: (1) investment earnings on the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be used for: (A) the payment of expenses related to the responsibilities of the State Board of Finance as set forth in § 19-12-103 ; and (B) such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly; (2) the principal amounts in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be used for such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly, it being the intent of this chapter that the principal amount of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund should not be appropriated without amendment of this public trust; and (3) notwithstanding subdivisions (e)(1) and (2) of this section, investment earnings and principal amounts from the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be transferred as designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly. (f) It is intended that the beneficiaries of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund be the State of Arkansas and its programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research, as such are now in existence or as such may be created in the future. (g) The State Board of Finance, as trustee of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund, is authorized to invest all amounts held in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund in investments pursuant to and in compliance with § 19-12-103(c) . Amended by Act 2017EX1, No. 7,§ 3, eff. 5/4/2017. Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 7.

(a) There is hereby created and established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a trust fund, to be created as a public trust for the benefit of the State of Arkansas, to be known as the "Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund", which Trust Fund shall be administered by the State Board of Finance. Such fund shall be restricted in its use and is to be used solely as provided in this chapter.

(b) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be a perpetual trust, the beneficiary of which shall be the State of Arkansas and the programs of the State of Arkansas enumerated in this section. The State Board of Finance, as it may from time to time be comprised, is hereby appointed as trustee of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund. Such trust shall be revocable, and subject to amendment.

(c) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of this section, which shall, for all purposes, be deemed to be the governing document of the public trust.

(d) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be funded in an initial principal amount of one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) as provided in § 19-12-104 . All earnings on investments of amounts in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund, to the extent not used for the purposes enumerated in subsection (e) of this section, shall be redeposited into the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund, it being the intent of this chapter that the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall grow in principal amount until needed for programs and purposes to benefit the State of Arkansas.

(e) The Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund shall be held in trust and used for the following purposes, and no other purposes: (1) investment earnings on the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be used for: (A) the payment of expenses related to the responsibilities of the State Board of Finance as set forth in § 19-12-103 ; and (B) such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly; (2) the principal amounts in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be used for such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly, it being the intent of this chapter that the principal amount of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund should not be appropriated without amendment of this public trust; and (3) notwithstanding subdivisions (e)(1) and (2) of this section, investment earnings and principal amounts from the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be transferred as designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly.

(1) investment earnings on the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be used for: (A) the payment of expenses related to the responsibilities of the State Board of Finance as set forth in § 19-12-103 ; and (B) such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly;

(A) the payment of expenses related to the responsibilities of the State Board of Finance as set forth in § 19-12-103 ; and

(B) such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly;

(2) the principal amounts in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be used for such programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research as shall, from time to time, be designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly, it being the intent of this chapter that the principal amount of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund should not be appropriated without amendment of this public trust; and

(3) notwithstanding subdivisions (e)(1) and (2) of this section, investment earnings and principal amounts from the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund may be transferred as designated in legislation adopted by the General Assembly.

(f) It is intended that the beneficiaries of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund be the State of Arkansas and its programs, and other projects related to healthcare services, health education, and health-related research, as such are now in existence or as such may be created in the future.

(g) The State Board of Finance, as trustee of the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund, is authorized to invest all amounts held in the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund in investments pursuant to and in compliance with § 19-12-103(c) .

Amended by Act 2017EX1, No. 7,§ 3, eff. 5/4/2017.

Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1003 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-11-1003
Contracts exempted
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall not apply to the contracts of the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are covered by the technical work requirements and administrative controls of the Federal Highway Administration, nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be applicable to contracts entered into by the department in which the costs and fees are established by competitive bidding. (b) This subchapter shall not apply to contracts of institutions of higher education that are for services related to patents, copyrights, or trademarks. (c) This subchapter does not apply to contracts created under federally approved state plans for services reimbursed under Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 701 - 710 , or Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 - 1396v , as they existed on January 1, 2001, if those contracts and services conform to all applicable federal laws and rules, and to the ethical standards provided for in § 19-11-704 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 60, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 23, eff. 2/26/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2009, No. 605, § 22; 2009, No. 606, § 22.

(a) This subchapter shall not apply to the contracts of the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are covered by the technical work requirements and administrative controls of the Federal Highway Administration, nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be applicable to contracts entered into by the department in which the costs and fees are established by competitive bidding.

(b) This subchapter shall not apply to contracts of institutions of higher education that are for services related to patents, copyrights, or trademarks.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to contracts created under federally approved state plans for services reimbursed under Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 701 - 710 , or Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 - 1396v , as they existed on January 1, 2001, if those contracts and services conform to all applicable federal laws and rules, and to the ethical standards provided for in § 19-11-704 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 60, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 23, eff. 2/26/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2009, No. 605, § 22; 2009, No. 606, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-113 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-12-113
Establishment and administration of prevention and cessation programs
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of this chapter that the Department of Health should establish the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program described in this section, and to administer such programs in accordance with law. The program described in this section shall be administered pursuant to a strategic plan encompassing the elements of a mission statement, defined program(s), and program goals with measurable objectives and strategies to be implemented over a specific timeframe. Evaluation of each program shall include performance based measures for accountability which will measure specific health related results. (b) The Department of Health shall be responsible for developing, integrating, and monitoring tobacco prevention and cessation programs funded under this chapter and shall provide administrative oversight and management, including, but not limited to implementing performance based measures. The Department of Health shall have authority to award grants and allocate money appropriated to implement the tobacco prevention and cessation program mandated under this chapter. The Department of Health may contract with those entities necessary to fully implement the tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives mandated under this chapter. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of moneys into the Prevention and Cessation Program Account, fifteen percent (15%) of those moneys shall be deposited into a special account within the prevention and cessation account at the Department of Health to be expended for tobacco prevention and cessation in minority communities as directed by the Secretary of the Department of Health in consultation with the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the President of the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association, Inc., and the League of United Latin American Citizens. (c) The Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program shall be comprised of components approved by the State Board of Health. The program components selected by the board shall include: (1) community prevention programs that reduce youth tobacco use; (2) local school programs for education and prevention in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) that should include school nurses, where appropriate; (3) enforcement of youth tobacco control laws; (4) state-wide programs with youth involvement to increase local coalition activities; (5) tobacco cessation programs; (6) tobacco-related disease prevention programs; (7) a comprehensive public awareness and health promotion campaign; (8) grants and contracts funded pursuant to this chapter for monitoring and evaluation, as well as data gathering; and (9) other programs as deemed necessary by the board. (d) There is hereby created an Advisory Committee to the State Board of Health, to be known as the "Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee". It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Committee to advise and assist the board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The Advisory Committee's authority shall be limited to an advisory function to the board. The Advisory Committee may, in consultation with the Department of Health, make recommendations to the board on the strategic plans for the prevention, cessation, and awareness elements of the comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program. The Advisory Committee may also make recommendations to the board on the strategic vision and guiding principles of the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program. (e) The Advisory Committee shall be governed as follows: (1) The Advisory Committee shall consist of eighteen (18) members; one (1) member to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one (1) member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and sixteen (16) members to be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall consult each of the following designated groups before making an appointment, and shall consist of the following: one (1) member appointed to represent the Arkansas Medical Society, Inc.; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc.; one (1) member shall represent the American Cancer Society; one (1) member shall represent the American Heart Association; one (1) member shall represent the American Lung Association; one (1) member shall represent the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas; one (1) member shall represent Arkansans for Drug Free Youth; one (1) member shall represent the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Minority Health Commission; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Nurses Association; one (1) member shall represent the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service; one (1) member shall represent the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; one (1) member shall represent the League of United Latin American Citizens; and one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. The Executive Committee of Arkansas Students Working Against Tobacco shall serve as youth advisors to this Advisory Committee. All members of this committee shall be residents of the State of Arkansas. (2) The Advisory Committee will initially have four (4) members who will serve one (1) year terms; four (4) members who will serve two (2) year terms; five (5) members who will serve three (3) year terms; and five (5) members who will serve four (4) years. Members of the Advisory Committee shall draw lots to determine the length of the initial term. Subsequently appointed members shall be appointed for four (4) year terms and no member can serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. The terms shall commence on October 1st of each year. (3) Members of the Advisory Committee shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid from funds appropriated for this program to the Department of Health. (4) Members appointed to the Advisory Committee and the organizations they represent shall make full disclosure of the member's participation on the Committee when applying for any grant or contract funded by this chapter. (5) All members appointed to the Advisory Committee shall make full and public disclosure of any past or present association to the tobacco industry. (6) The Advisory Committee shall, within ninety (90) days of appointment, hold a meeting and elect from its membership a chair for a term set by the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall adopt bylaws. (7) The Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly, however, special meetings may be called at any time at the pleasure of the State Board of Health or pursuant to the bylaws adopted by the Advisory Committee. (f) The board is authorized to review the recommendations of the Advisory Committee. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules, standards and guidelines as necessary to implement the program in consultation with the Department of Health. (g) The Department of Health in implementing this Program shall establish such performance based accountability procedures and requirements as are consistent with law. (h) Each of the programs adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the monitoring and evaluation procedures described in § 19-12-118 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4917, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4916, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 45, eff. 7/22/2015. Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 13.

(a) It is the intent of this chapter that the Department of Health should establish the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program described in this section, and to administer such programs in accordance with law. The program described in this section shall be administered pursuant to a strategic plan encompassing the elements of a mission statement, defined program(s), and program goals with measurable objectives and strategies to be implemented over a specific timeframe. Evaluation of each program shall include performance based measures for accountability which will measure specific health related results.

(b) The Department of Health shall be responsible for developing, integrating, and monitoring tobacco prevention and cessation programs funded under this chapter and shall provide administrative oversight and management, including, but not limited to implementing performance based measures. The Department of Health shall have authority to award grants and allocate money appropriated to implement the tobacco prevention and cessation program mandated under this chapter. The Department of Health may contract with those entities necessary to fully implement the tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives mandated under this chapter. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of moneys into the Prevention and Cessation Program Account, fifteen percent (15%) of those moneys shall be deposited into a special account within the prevention and cessation account at the Department of Health to be expended for tobacco prevention and cessation in minority communities as directed by the Secretary of the Department of Health in consultation with the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the President of the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association, Inc., and the League of United Latin American Citizens.

(c) The Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program shall be comprised of components approved by the State Board of Health. The program components selected by the board shall include: (1) community prevention programs that reduce youth tobacco use; (2) local school programs for education and prevention in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) that should include school nurses, where appropriate; (3) enforcement of youth tobacco control laws; (4) state-wide programs with youth involvement to increase local coalition activities; (5) tobacco cessation programs; (6) tobacco-related disease prevention programs; (7) a comprehensive public awareness and health promotion campaign; (8) grants and contracts funded pursuant to this chapter for monitoring and evaluation, as well as data gathering; and (9) other programs as deemed necessary by the board.

(1) community prevention programs that reduce youth tobacco use;

(2) local school programs for education and prevention in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) that should include school nurses, where appropriate;

(3) enforcement of youth tobacco control laws;

(4) state-wide programs with youth involvement to increase local coalition activities;

(5) tobacco cessation programs;

(6) tobacco-related disease prevention programs;

(7) a comprehensive public awareness and health promotion campaign;

(8) grants and contracts funded pursuant to this chapter for monitoring and evaluation, as well as data gathering; and

(9) other programs as deemed necessary by the board.

(d) There is hereby created an Advisory Committee to the State Board of Health, to be known as the "Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee". It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Committee to advise and assist the board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The Advisory Committee's authority shall be limited to an advisory function to the board. The Advisory Committee may, in consultation with the Department of Health, make recommendations to the board on the strategic plans for the prevention, cessation, and awareness elements of the comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program. The Advisory Committee may also make recommendations to the board on the strategic vision and guiding principles of the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program.

(e) The Advisory Committee shall be governed as follows: (1) The Advisory Committee shall consist of eighteen (18) members; one (1) member to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one (1) member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and sixteen (16) members to be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall consult each of the following designated groups before making an appointment, and shall consist of the following: one (1) member appointed to represent the Arkansas Medical Society, Inc.; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc.; one (1) member shall represent the American Cancer Society; one (1) member shall represent the American Heart Association; one (1) member shall represent the American Lung Association; one (1) member shall represent the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas; one (1) member shall represent Arkansans for Drug Free Youth; one (1) member shall represent the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Minority Health Commission; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Nurses Association; one (1) member shall represent the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service; one (1) member shall represent the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; one (1) member shall represent the League of United Latin American Citizens; and one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. The Executive Committee of Arkansas Students Working Against Tobacco shall serve as youth advisors to this Advisory Committee. All members of this committee shall be residents of the State of Arkansas. (2) The Advisory Committee will initially have four (4) members who will serve one (1) year terms; four (4) members who will serve two (2) year terms; five (5) members who will serve three (3) year terms; and five (5) members who will serve four (4) years. Members of the Advisory Committee shall draw lots to determine the length of the initial term. Subsequently appointed members shall be appointed for four (4) year terms and no member can serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. The terms shall commence on October 1st of each year. (3) Members of the Advisory Committee shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid from funds appropriated for this program to the Department of Health. (4) Members appointed to the Advisory Committee and the organizations they represent shall make full disclosure of the member's participation on the Committee when applying for any grant or contract funded by this chapter. (5) All members appointed to the Advisory Committee shall make full and public disclosure of any past or present association to the tobacco industry. (6) The Advisory Committee shall, within ninety (90) days of appointment, hold a meeting and elect from its membership a chair for a term set by the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall adopt bylaws. (7) The Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly, however, special meetings may be called at any time at the pleasure of the State Board of Health or pursuant to the bylaws adopted by the Advisory Committee.

(1) The Advisory Committee shall consist of eighteen (18) members; one (1) member to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one (1) member to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and sixteen (16) members to be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall consult each of the following designated groups before making an appointment, and shall consist of the following: one (1) member appointed to represent the Arkansas Medical Society, Inc.; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc.; one (1) member shall represent the American Cancer Society; one (1) member shall represent the American Heart Association; one (1) member shall represent the American Lung Association; one (1) member shall represent the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas; one (1) member shall represent Arkansans for Drug Free Youth; one (1) member shall represent the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Minority Health Commission; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging; one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Nurses Association; one (1) member shall represent the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service; one (1) member shall represent the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; one (1) member shall represent the League of United Latin American Citizens; and one (1) member shall represent the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. The Executive Committee of Arkansas Students Working Against Tobacco shall serve as youth advisors to this Advisory Committee. All members of this committee shall be residents of the State of Arkansas.

(2) The Advisory Committee will initially have four (4) members who will serve one (1) year terms; four (4) members who will serve two (2) year terms; five (5) members who will serve three (3) year terms; and five (5) members who will serve four (4) years. Members of the Advisory Committee shall draw lots to determine the length of the initial term. Subsequently appointed members shall be appointed for four (4) year terms and no member can serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. The terms shall commence on October 1st of each year.

(3) Members of the Advisory Committee shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 , to be paid from funds appropriated for this program to the Department of Health.

(4) Members appointed to the Advisory Committee and the organizations they represent shall make full disclosure of the member's participation on the Committee when applying for any grant or contract funded by this chapter.

(5) All members appointed to the Advisory Committee shall make full and public disclosure of any past or present association to the tobacco industry.

(6) The Advisory Committee shall, within ninety (90) days of appointment, hold a meeting and elect from its membership a chair for a term set by the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall adopt bylaws.

(7) The Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly, however, special meetings may be called at any time at the pleasure of the State Board of Health or pursuant to the bylaws adopted by the Advisory Committee.

(f) The board is authorized to review the recommendations of the Advisory Committee. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules, standards and guidelines as necessary to implement the program in consultation with the Department of Health.

(g) The Department of Health in implementing this Program shall establish such performance based accountability procedures and requirements as are consistent with law.

(h) Each of the programs adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the monitoring and evaluation procedures described in § 19-12-118 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4917, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4916, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 45, eff. 7/22/2015.

Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1011 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-11-1011
Review requirement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every contract for professional consultant services covered by this subchapter that is executed using the professional and consultant service contract form approved by the State Procurement Director shall be filed with the Office of State Procurement. (2) The execution date of all contracts shall be defined as the date upon which performance of the services to be rendered under the contract is to begin and not the date upon which the agreement was made. (b) (1) No purchase order shall be paid if a copy of the contract under which the payment is being made has not previously been filed with the Office of State Procurement. (2) No payment shall be made covering services rendered prior to the execution date of the contract. (c) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this section be strictly construed and enforced. (2) However, in the unusual event that an obligation has been incurred by a state agency under any contractual agreement or proposed contract prior to the approval of the contract, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may approve payment for such services after having first received the review of the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6117, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2005, No. 1680, § 16.

(a) (1) Every contract for professional consultant services covered by this subchapter that is executed using the professional and consultant service contract form approved by the State Procurement Director shall be filed with the Office of State Procurement. (2) The execution date of all contracts shall be defined as the date upon which performance of the services to be rendered under the contract is to begin and not the date upon which the agreement was made.

(1) Every contract for professional consultant services covered by this subchapter that is executed using the professional and consultant service contract form approved by the State Procurement Director shall be filed with the Office of State Procurement.

(2) The execution date of all contracts shall be defined as the date upon which performance of the services to be rendered under the contract is to begin and not the date upon which the agreement was made.

(b) (1) No purchase order shall be paid if a copy of the contract under which the payment is being made has not previously been filed with the Office of State Procurement. (2) No payment shall be made covering services rendered prior to the execution date of the contract.

(1) No purchase order shall be paid if a copy of the contract under which the payment is being made has not previously been filed with the Office of State Procurement.

(2) No payment shall be made covering services rendered prior to the execution date of the contract.

(c) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this section be strictly construed and enforced. (2) However, in the unusual event that an obligation has been incurred by a state agency under any contractual agreement or proposed contract prior to the approval of the contract, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may approve payment for such services after having first received the review of the Legislative Council.

(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this section be strictly construed and enforced.

(2) However, in the unusual event that an obligation has been incurred by a state agency under any contractual agreement or proposed contract prior to the approval of the contract, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may approve payment for such services after having first received the review of the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6117, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2005, No. 1680, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1157 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1157
Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund". (b) The Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund shall consist of: (1) Grants, donations, or transfers made by any person or government agency or office; (2) Any remaining balances in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund carried forward from year to year; and (3) Any other moneys authorized or provided by law. (c) The Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund shall be used to offset the costs of supplemental digital product and motion picture incentive act tax credits allowed under § 15-4-2014 , as follows: (1) (A) At the request of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall certify to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission the amount in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund. (B) The amount certified under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section is the maximum amount of supplemental digital product and motion picture industry development tax credits that may be approved; and (2) On the first day of the month following the certification in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the Treasurer of State shall transfer the amount certified under subdivision (c)(1) of this section to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund to be distributed as authorized under § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(iii) . Added by Act 2021, No. 797,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund".

(b) The Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund shall consist of: (1) Grants, donations, or transfers made by any person or government agency or office; (2) Any remaining balances in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund carried forward from year to year; and (3) Any other moneys authorized or provided by law.

(1) Grants, donations, or transfers made by any person or government agency or office;

(2) Any remaining balances in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund carried forward from year to year; and

(3) Any other moneys authorized or provided by law.

(c) The Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund shall be used to offset the costs of supplemental digital product and motion picture incentive act tax credits allowed under § 15-4-2014 , as follows: (1) (A) At the request of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall certify to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission the amount in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund. (B) The amount certified under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section is the maximum amount of supplemental digital product and motion picture industry development tax credits that may be approved; and (2) On the first day of the month following the certification in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the Treasurer of State shall transfer the amount certified under subdivision (c)(1) of this section to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund to be distributed as authorized under § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(iii) .

(1) (A) At the request of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall certify to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission the amount in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund. (B) The amount certified under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section is the maximum amount of supplemental digital product and motion picture industry development tax credits that may be approved; and

(A) At the request of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall certify to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission the amount in the Arkansas Supplemental Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Trust Fund.

(B) The amount certified under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section is the maximum amount of supplemental digital product and motion picture industry development tax credits that may be approved; and

(2) On the first day of the month following the certification in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the Treasurer of State shall transfer the amount certified under subdivision (c)(1) of this section to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund to be distributed as authorized under § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(iii) .

Added by Act 2021, No. 797,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.