Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-101 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-10-101
Investigatory powers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As soon as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration learns of facts from which the secretary concludes that a claim may be filed under this chapter against the state or a state agency, the secretary shall investigate and take evidence concerning the claim. (2) The secretary's duty under subdivision (a)(1) of this section applies whether or not the claim has already been filed at the time the secretary learns the relevant facts upon which the secretary bases his or her conclusion. (3) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a claim for personal injury or death of a state employee. (b) To carry out his or her duties under this section, the secretary may exercise all necessary investigatory powers conferred upon him or her by this chapter. (c) All information acquired by the secretary under this section shall be made available to the Arkansas State Claims Commission before the hearing and determination of the claim. Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3471, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1949, No. 462, § 12; 1951, No. 373, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1412.

(a) (1) As soon as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration learns of facts from which the secretary concludes that a claim may be filed under this chapter against the state or a state agency, the secretary shall investigate and take evidence concerning the claim. (2) The secretary's duty under subdivision (a)(1) of this section applies whether or not the claim has already been filed at the time the secretary learns the relevant facts upon which the secretary bases his or her conclusion. (3) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a claim for personal injury or death of a state employee.

(1) As soon as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration learns of facts from which the secretary concludes that a claim may be filed under this chapter against the state or a state agency, the secretary shall investigate and take evidence concerning the claim.

(2) The secretary's duty under subdivision (a)(1) of this section applies whether or not the claim has already been filed at the time the secretary learns the relevant facts upon which the secretary bases his or her conclusion.

(3) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a claim for personal injury or death of a state employee.

(b) To carry out his or her duties under this section, the secretary may exercise all necessary investigatory powers conferred upon him or her by this chapter.

(c) All information acquired by the secretary under this section shall be made available to the Arkansas State Claims Commission before the hearing and determination of the claim.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3471, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 462, § 12; 1951, No. 373, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1412.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-518 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 5 / Section 19-4-518
Design of system
Status: in_force

(a) The financial management system shall be designed to record transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The financial management system shall provide a suitable analysis of the operation, maintenance, and improvement of all state agencies and their functions. This system shall furnish a breakdown and itemization of all financial transactions in accordance with the appropriations and allotments of the General Assembly, federal grants, and bank funds of the agencies. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prepare a general ledger manual covering the system of classifying financial transactions and shall supply all agencies with a copy of this manual. Amended by Act 2023, No. 88,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-338; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 8.

(a) The financial management system shall be designed to record transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The financial management system shall provide a suitable analysis of the operation, maintenance, and improvement of all state agencies and their functions. This system shall furnish a breakdown and itemization of all financial transactions in accordance with the appropriations and allotments of the General Assembly, federal grants, and bank funds of the agencies.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prepare a general ledger manual covering the system of classifying financial transactions and shall supply all agencies with a copy of this manual.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 88,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-338; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-221 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-10-221
Abuse of process by litigants
Status: in_force

An inmate in the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction who has filed more than three (3) unsuccessful claims or actions under this subchapter within a period of two (2) years may have his or her subsequent claims or motions dismissed by the Arkansas State Claims Commission upon receipt as abuse of process, for one (1) year from the date of dismissal of the inmate's third unsuccessful claim. Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

An inmate in the Division of Correction or the Division of Community Correction who has filed more than three (3) unsuccessful claims or actions under this subchapter within a period of two (2) years may have his or her subsequent claims or motions dismissed by the Arkansas State Claims Commission upon receipt as abuse of process, for one (1) year from the date of dismissal of the inmate's third unsuccessful claim.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-840 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-840
Law Enforcement Training 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 "Law Enforcement Training Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of such revenues as may be collected under § 12-41-505 or as otherwise authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to establish and conduct training for law enforcement officers, personnel, jailers, 911 operators, or other persons determined by the commission to qualify for the training. Added by Act 2019, No. 372,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

(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 "Law Enforcement Training Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of such revenues as may be collected under § 12-41-505 or as otherwise authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training to establish and conduct training for law enforcement officers, personnel, jailers, 911 operators, or other persons determined by the commission to qualify for the training.

Added by Act 2019, No. 372,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1126 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1126
Arkansas Public Transit 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 fund to be known as the "Arkansas Public Transit Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of seventy-five percent (75%) of the net revenues derived from the additional rental vehicle tax imposed by § 26-63-302 . (c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Department of Transportation for: (1) The purpose of acquiring federal matching funds for the purchase of public transportation vehicles; (2) Public transit equipment or facilities; and (3) The operation of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration assistance programs. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 52, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 55, § 18; 2007, No. 182, § 16; 2007, No. 1032, § 29; 2007, No. 1201, § 29.

(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 "Arkansas Public Transit Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of seventy-five percent (75%) of the net revenues derived from the additional rental vehicle tax imposed by § 26-63-302 .

(c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Department of Transportation for: (1) The purpose of acquiring federal matching funds for the purchase of public transportation vehicles; (2) Public transit equipment or facilities; and (3) The operation of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration assistance programs.

(1) The purpose of acquiring federal matching funds for the purchase of public transportation vehicles;

(2) Public transit equipment or facilities; and

(3) The operation of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration assistance programs.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 52, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 55, § 18; 2007, No. 182, § 16; 2007, No. 1032, § 29; 2007, No. 1201, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-3-510 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 19-3-510
Types of accounts for deposits
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Funds from the State Treasury deposited into a bank depository or an investment depository shall be credited to accounts in the name of the Treasurer of State. (2) Except as provided in § 19-3-512 , the Treasurer of State may establish accounts as demand deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, or other accounts. (b) The certificate of deposit account in a bank depository or an investment depository shall consist of funds from the State Treasury deposited under the State Treasury Certificate of Deposit Investment Program and trust funds deposited for various trust funds. (c) The demand deposit account in a bank depository or an investment depository shall consist of: (1) All federal funds, as described in § 19-7-101 et seq.; (2) Trust funds to the extent that the trust funds are not invested in securities and certificates of deposit; and (3) State funds to the extent that the state funds are not invested in securities. (d) Funds from the State Treasury shall not be deposited into a bank depository or an investment depository except under the terms of a written agreement entered into between the Treasurer of State and the bank depository or investment depository that complies with applicable state law and rules and federal law, rules, and regulations. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1705, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1; 2009, No. 251, § 5.

(a) (1) Funds from the State Treasury deposited into a bank depository or an investment depository shall be credited to accounts in the name of the Treasurer of State. (2) Except as provided in § 19-3-512 , the Treasurer of State may establish accounts as demand deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, or other accounts.

(1) Funds from the State Treasury deposited into a bank depository or an investment depository shall be credited to accounts in the name of the Treasurer of State.

(2) Except as provided in § 19-3-512 , the Treasurer of State may establish accounts as demand deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, or other accounts.

(b) The certificate of deposit account in a bank depository or an investment depository shall consist of funds from the State Treasury deposited under the State Treasury Certificate of Deposit Investment Program and trust funds deposited for various trust funds.

(c) The demand deposit account in a bank depository or an investment depository shall consist of: (1) All federal funds, as described in § 19-7-101 et seq.; (2) Trust funds to the extent that the trust funds are not invested in securities and certificates of deposit; and (3) State funds to the extent that the state funds are not invested in securities.

(1) All federal funds, as described in § 19-7-101 et seq.;

(2) Trust funds to the extent that the trust funds are not invested in securities and certificates of deposit; and

(3) State funds to the extent that the state funds are not invested in securities.

(d) Funds from the State Treasury shall not be deposited into a bank depository or an investment depository except under the terms of a written agreement entered into between the Treasurer of State and the bank depository or investment depository that complies with applicable state law and rules and federal law, rules, and regulations.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1705, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1; 2009, No. 251, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-909 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-909
Revolving Loan Certificate 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 "Revolving Loan Certificate Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of such income as may be provided by law, there to be used for purchasing revolving loan certificates of indebtedness by the various school districts and for such other purposes as may be 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 "Revolving Loan Certificate Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of such income as may be provided by law, there to be used for purchasing revolving loan certificates of indebtedness by the various school districts and for such other purposes as may be authorized by law.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1279 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1279
Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program 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 miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of funds authorized or provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Division of Higher Education to create and maintain the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act, § 6-82-2201 et seq., which shall include only the following expenses: (1) Reimbursing an eligible postsecondary institution for Arkansas Teacher Academy scholarships distributed under the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act, § 6-82-2201 et seq., that cover the balance of tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students who are enrolled in the academy after all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants have been received by academy attendees enrolled in an academy at eligible postsecondary institutions; (2) Supporting academy attendees who are currently employed by a public school district in the state; (3) Conducting induction services for academy graduates; and (4) (A) Implementing a marketing and promotion plan to recruit and retain students and teachers in the academy with particular emphasis on: (i) Prioritizing academy attendees who reflect the diversity of the state's student and teacher population; and (ii) Administering the academy. (B) However, annual expenditures for funds expended under subdivision (c)(4)(A) of this section shall not exceed three percent (3%) of moneys in the fund each fiscal year. (d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year may be used by an eligible postsecondary institution for academy costs in the next fiscal year. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.

(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 miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of funds authorized or provided by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Division of Higher Education to create and maintain the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act, § 6-82-2201 et seq., which shall include only the following expenses: (1) Reimbursing an eligible postsecondary institution for Arkansas Teacher Academy scholarships distributed under the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act, § 6-82-2201 et seq., that cover the balance of tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students who are enrolled in the academy after all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants have been received by academy attendees enrolled in an academy at eligible postsecondary institutions; (2) Supporting academy attendees who are currently employed by a public school district in the state; (3) Conducting induction services for academy graduates; and (4) (A) Implementing a marketing and promotion plan to recruit and retain students and teachers in the academy with particular emphasis on: (i) Prioritizing academy attendees who reflect the diversity of the state's student and teacher population; and (ii) Administering the academy. (B) However, annual expenditures for funds expended under subdivision (c)(4)(A) of this section shall not exceed three percent (3%) of moneys in the fund each fiscal year.

(1) Reimbursing an eligible postsecondary institution for Arkansas Teacher Academy scholarships distributed under the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program Act, § 6-82-2201 et seq., that cover the balance of tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students who are enrolled in the academy after all other financial gifts, financial aid, and grants have been received by academy attendees enrolled in an academy at eligible postsecondary institutions;

(2) Supporting academy attendees who are currently employed by a public school district in the state;

(3) Conducting induction services for academy graduates; and

(4) (A) Implementing a marketing and promotion plan to recruit and retain students and teachers in the academy with particular emphasis on: (i) Prioritizing academy attendees who reflect the diversity of the state's student and teacher population; and (ii) Administering the academy. (B) However, annual expenditures for funds expended under subdivision (c)(4)(A) of this section shall not exceed three percent (3%) of moneys in the fund each fiscal year.

(A) Implementing a marketing and promotion plan to recruit and retain students and teachers in the academy with particular emphasis on: (i) Prioritizing academy attendees who reflect the diversity of the state's student and teacher population; and (ii) Administering the academy.

(i) Prioritizing academy attendees who reflect the diversity of the state's student and teacher population; and

(ii) Administering the academy.

(B) However, annual expenditures for funds expended under subdivision (c)(4)(A) of this section shall not exceed three percent (3%) of moneys in the fund each fiscal year.

(d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year may be used by an eligible postsecondary institution for academy costs in the next fiscal year.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-610 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-7-610
Advice of legislative departments
Status: in_force

It is recognized by the legislative and executive departments of government that some of the executive departments' authority or responsibility as provided in this subchapter should possibly have the legislative departments' concurrence before proceeding with such authority or responsibility. The legislative department, via the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the Legislative Council, joint interim committees, interim committees, or subcommittees of the foregoing may request the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to seek the legislative department's advice before exercising certain authority or responsibility as authorized by this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3468, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 498, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-767.

It is recognized by the legislative and executive departments of government that some of the executive departments' authority or responsibility as provided in this subchapter should possibly have the legislative departments' concurrence before proceeding with such authority or responsibility. The legislative department, via the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the Legislative Council, joint interim committees, interim committees, or subcommittees of the foregoing may request the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to seek the legislative department's advice before exercising certain authority or responsibility as authorized by this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3468, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 498, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-767.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-601 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-4-601
Responsibility generally
Status: in_force

Except as limited by appropriations and funding by the General Assembly and other provisions of law, state agencies shall have the authority and responsibility to administer their programs as authorized by the General Assembly and shall be responsible for their proper management. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-335.

Except as limited by appropriations and funding by the General Assembly and other provisions of law, state agencies shall have the authority and responsibility to administer their programs as authorized by the General Assembly and shall be responsible for their proper management.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-335.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-205 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-9-205
Cancelled obligations
Status: in_force

The Treasurer of State shall classify and record all paid and cancelled state obligations and, from time to time as directed by the State Board of Finance, destroy these obligations by burning them to ashes after preparing for execution certificates of incineration, which shall set forth a detailed description thereof. Acts 1955, No. 338, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-409.

The Treasurer of State shall classify and record all paid and cancelled state obligations and, from time to time as directed by the State Board of Finance, destroy these obligations by burning them to ashes after preparing for execution certificates of incineration, which shall set forth a detailed description thereof.

Acts 1955, No. 338, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-409.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1304 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 13 / Section 19-4-1304
Failure to conform to directives and mandates
Status: in_force

(a) If a state agency shall fail or refuse to conform to the directives and mandates of the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to restrict or curtail its financial obligations or program commitments as intended by this subchapter, the agency head or members of the board or commission responsible therefor may be guilty of misfeasance in office or employment and may be removed from office by appropriate legal proceedings. (b) The fact that it may be necessary for an agency to reduce existing levels of services in order to conform to orders or directives of the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, as intended by this subchapter, shall not be lawful justification for failure to conform thereto. Acts 1983, No. 781, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-376.

(a) If a state agency shall fail or refuse to conform to the directives and mandates of the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to restrict or curtail its financial obligations or program commitments as intended by this subchapter, the agency head or members of the board or commission responsible therefor may be guilty of misfeasance in office or employment and may be removed from office by appropriate legal proceedings.

(b) The fact that it may be necessary for an agency to reduce existing levels of services in order to conform to orders or directives of the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, as intended by this subchapter, shall not be lawful justification for failure to conform thereto.

Acts 1983, No. 781, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-376.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-502 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 5 / Section 19-9-502
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) All state and local agencies, boards, commissions, institutions of higher education, and authorities authorized by the state and cities and counties shall annually file a report with the State Board of Finance, on or before October 1, reflecting any and all revenue bonds which have been issued and have not been liquidated as of the preceding July 1 by such governmental units. (b) The report shall contain: (1) The purpose for which the revenue bonds were issued; (2) The total dollar amount issued; (3) The percentage interest rate payable under the revenue bonds; (4) The total dollar amount outstanding; (5) The repayment schedule; and (6) The source, type, and amount of pledged revenues for the bonds. (c) The Secretary of the State Board of Finance shall compile a summary report of all revenue bonds from information provided under this section and present the summary report to the Legislative Council as soon as practicable after each October 1. Acts 1985, No. 222, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-445; Acts 1987, No. 646, § 4.

(a) All state and local agencies, boards, commissions, institutions of higher education, and authorities authorized by the state and cities and counties shall annually file a report with the State Board of Finance, on or before October 1, reflecting any and all revenue bonds which have been issued and have not been liquidated as of the preceding July 1 by such governmental units.

(b) The report shall contain: (1) The purpose for which the revenue bonds were issued; (2) The total dollar amount issued; (3) The percentage interest rate payable under the revenue bonds; (4) The total dollar amount outstanding; (5) The repayment schedule; and (6) The source, type, and amount of pledged revenues for the bonds.

(1) The purpose for which the revenue bonds were issued;

(2) The total dollar amount issued;

(3) The percentage interest rate payable under the revenue bonds;

(4) The total dollar amount outstanding;

(5) The repayment schedule; and

(6) The source, type, and amount of pledged revenues for the bonds.

(c) The Secretary of the State Board of Finance shall compile a summary report of all revenue bonds from information provided under this section and present the summary report to the Legislative Council as soon as practicable after each October 1.

Acts 1985, No. 222, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-445; Acts 1987, No. 646, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-490 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-490
Marine Sanitation 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 "Marine Sanitation Fund". (b) (1) The Marine Sanitation Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (178) and twenty-four percent (24%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(20) . (2) The Marine Sanitation Fund also shall consist of any unexpended balances of fees and fines for the use of the Marine Sanitation Program remaining in the Public Health Fund on June 30, 2003. (3) The Marine Sanitation Fund also shall consist of any other revenues as may be authorized by law. (c) The Marine Sanitation Fund shall be used by the Department of Health for the purposes set out in § 27-101-401 et seq. Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 16; 2005, No. 20, § 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 special revenue fund to be known as the "Marine Sanitation Fund".

(b) (1) The Marine Sanitation Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (178) and twenty-four percent (24%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(20) . (2) The Marine Sanitation Fund also shall consist of any unexpended balances of fees and fines for the use of the Marine Sanitation Program remaining in the Public Health Fund on June 30, 2003. (3) The Marine Sanitation Fund also shall consist of any other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(1) The Marine Sanitation Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (178) and twenty-four percent (24%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(20) .

(2) The Marine Sanitation Fund also shall consist of any unexpended balances of fees and fines for the use of the Marine Sanitation Program remaining in the Public Health Fund on June 30, 2003.

(3) The Marine Sanitation Fund also shall consist of any other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(c) The Marine Sanitation Fund shall be used by the Department of Health for the purposes set out in § 27-101-401 et seq.

Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 16; 2005, No. 20, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-488 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-488
One Percent to Prevent 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 "One Percent to Prevent Fund". (b) (1) The fund shall consist of any other revenues as may be authorized by law. (2) The fund also shall consist of any federal funds or private foundation grants. (c) The fund shall be exclusively used by the Department of Human Services to prevent the children of prisoners from becoming future prisoners. Amended by Act 2017, No. 897,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1224, § 3.

(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 "One Percent to Prevent Fund".

(b) (1) The fund shall consist of any other revenues as may be authorized by law. (2) The fund also shall consist of any federal funds or private foundation grants.

(1) The fund shall consist of any other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(2) The fund also shall consist of any federal funds or private foundation grants.

(c) The fund shall be exclusively used by the Department of Human Services to prevent the children of prisoners from becoming future prisoners.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 897,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 2003, No. 1224, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-264 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-264
Submission of contracts with members of General Assembly required
Status: in_force

(a) All contracts with a member of the General Assembly, his or her spouse, or with any business in which such person or his or her spouse is an officer, a director, or a stockholder owning more than ten percent (10%) of the stock in the business shall be presented to the Legislative Council or to the Joint Budget Committee, if the General Assembly is in session, before the execution date of the contract. (b) The Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee shall provide the State Procurement Director and the Executive Director of the Arkansas Ethics Commission with its review as to the propriety of the contract, including without limitation whether the agency properly complied with the procurement process and whether the contract represents an improper conflict of interest between the member and the agency, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the proposed contract. (c) The contract shall not be submitted to the Legislative Council or to the Joint Budget Committee until the Department of Transformation and Shared Services has reviewed the contract and provided the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee with a recommendation regarding the legality of the contract. Acts 2007, No. 567, § 1.

(a) All contracts with a member of the General Assembly, his or her spouse, or with any business in which such person or his or her spouse is an officer, a director, or a stockholder owning more than ten percent (10%) of the stock in the business shall be presented to the Legislative Council or to the Joint Budget Committee, if the General Assembly is in session, before the execution date of the contract.

(b) The Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee shall provide the State Procurement Director and the Executive Director of the Arkansas Ethics Commission with its review as to the propriety of the contract, including without limitation whether the agency properly complied with the procurement process and whether the contract represents an improper conflict of interest between the member and the agency, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the proposed contract.

(c) The contract shall not be submitted to the Legislative Council or to the Joint Budget Committee until the Department of Transformation and Shared Services has reviewed the contract and provided the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee with a recommendation regarding the legality of the contract.

Acts 2007, No. 567, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1038 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1038
Revenue Local Tax Revolving 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 "Revenue Local Tax Revolving Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of income taxes or any taxes not otherwise prohibited by law levied by counties or municipalities and for which the collection and administration of such taxes are performed by the state, as authorized in § 26-73-105 , there to be transmitted at least quarterly in each state fiscal year to the local government levying the tax, all as set out in §§ 26-73-101 - 26-73-109 . Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 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 "Revenue Local Tax Revolving Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of income taxes or any taxes not otherwise prohibited by law levied by counties or municipalities and for which the collection and administration of such taxes are performed by the state, as authorized in § 26-73-105 , there to be transmitted at least quarterly in each state fiscal year to the local government levying the tax, all as set out in §§ 26-73-101 - 26-73-109 .

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1005 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-11-1005
General guidelines and rules
Status: in_force

The State Procurement Director, after soliciting suggestions from state agencies and after seeking and receiving the advice of the Attorney General and review by the Legislative Council or by the Joint Budget Committee, if the General Assembly is in session, shall publish general guidelines for the procurement of professional and consultant services contracts and general rules governing the use of each type of contract. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1794, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13.

The State Procurement Director, after soliciting suggestions from state agencies and after seeking and receiving the advice of the Attorney General and review by the Legislative Council or by the Joint Budget Committee, if the General Assembly is in session, shall publish general guidelines for the procurement of professional and consultant services contracts and general rules governing the use of each type of contract.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1794, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1251 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1251
Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of the State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) General revenues as may be authorized by law; (2) Grants received by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for the purpose of providing open-enrollment public charter school facilities assistance, including grants from the United States Department of Education; (3) Donations or bequests received by the division for the purpose of starting, augmenting, or replenishing the fund; (4) Revenues received from open-enrollment public charter schools for the repayment of a loan granted under the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund program; and (5) Other revenues as may be provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used for distributing loans to open-enrollment public charter schools for the purposes of the construction, lease, or purchase of an academic facility, the repair, improvement, or addition to an academic facility, and enhancing credit for financing purposes under § 6-23-701 et seq., and as may be otherwise provided by law. Added by Act 2013, No. 1255,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of the State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) General revenues as may be authorized by law; (2) Grants received by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for the purpose of providing open-enrollment public charter school facilities assistance, including grants from the United States Department of Education; (3) Donations or bequests received by the division for the purpose of starting, augmenting, or replenishing the fund; (4) Revenues received from open-enrollment public charter schools for the repayment of a loan granted under the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund program; and (5) Other revenues as may be provided by law.

(1) General revenues as may be authorized by law;

(2) Grants received by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for the purpose of providing open-enrollment public charter school facilities assistance, including grants from the United States Department of Education;

(3) Donations or bequests received by the division for the purpose of starting, augmenting, or replenishing the fund;

(4) Revenues received from open-enrollment public charter schools for the repayment of a loan granted under the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Fund program; and

(5) Other revenues as may be provided by law.

(c) The fund shall be used for distributing loans to open-enrollment public charter schools for the purposes of the construction, lease, or purchase of an academic facility, the repair, improvement, or addition to an academic facility, and enhancing credit for financing purposes under § 6-23-701 et seq., and as may be otherwise provided by law.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1255,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1017 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1017
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017. Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1047 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1047
Arkansas Medicaid Rebate Program Revolving Fund - Arkansas Medicaid Rebate Program Revolving Fund Act of 1991 - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Medicaid Rebate Program Revolving Fund Act of 1991". (b) As used in this section, the term "drug manufacturer" means any person, partnership, corporation, or other institution or entity which is engaged in the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of drugs, either directly or indirectly by extraction from the substance of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, or in the packaging, repackaging, labeling, relabeling, and distribution of drugs. (c) There is established a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Medicaid Rebate Program Revolving Fund" which is created on the books of the Treasurer of State. The fund shall be administered by the Division of Medical Services. (d) (1) The Department of Human Services is authorized to receive moneys in the form of rebates from drug manufacturers as established by contract or pursuant to the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-508. (2) Any moneys accruing to the department through these rebates shall be deposited into the State Treasury as nonrevenue receipts to be credited to the fund and transferred by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to the Department of Human Services Medicaid Paying Accounts Account to be used solely for paying pharmacy claims in the Arkansas Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. (3) Any general revenues that accrue as a result of the receipt of the Medicaid rebate shall be transferred to the Department of Human Services Grants Fund Account. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5164, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1023, §§ 1-4; 1993, No. 289, § 1.

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Medicaid Rebate Program Revolving Fund Act of 1991".

(b) As used in this section, the term "drug manufacturer" means any person, partnership, corporation, or other institution or entity which is engaged in the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of drugs, either directly or indirectly by extraction from the substance of natural origin, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, or in the packaging, repackaging, labeling, relabeling, and distribution of drugs.

(c) There is established a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Medicaid Rebate Program Revolving Fund" which is created on the books of the Treasurer of State. The fund shall be administered by the Division of Medical Services.

(d) (1) The Department of Human Services is authorized to receive moneys in the form of rebates from drug manufacturers as established by contract or pursuant to the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-508. (2) Any moneys accruing to the department through these rebates shall be deposited into the State Treasury as nonrevenue receipts to be credited to the fund and transferred by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to the Department of Human Services Medicaid Paying Accounts Account to be used solely for paying pharmacy claims in the Arkansas Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. (3) Any general revenues that accrue as a result of the receipt of the Medicaid rebate shall be transferred to the Department of Human Services Grants Fund Account.

(1) The Department of Human Services is authorized to receive moneys in the form of rebates from drug manufacturers as established by contract or pursuant to the provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-508.

(2) Any moneys accruing to the department through these rebates shall be deposited into the State Treasury as nonrevenue receipts to be credited to the fund and transferred by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to the Department of Human Services Medicaid Paying Accounts Account to be used solely for paying pharmacy claims in the Arkansas Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.

(3) Any general revenues that accrue as a result of the receipt of the Medicaid rebate shall be transferred to the Department of Human Services Grants Fund Account.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5164, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1023, §§ 1-4; 1993, No. 289, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1068 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1068
County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving 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 "County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund". (b) The County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund shall consist of moneys transferred from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund from time to time, not to exceed the amount as set out in § 27-72-317 , there to be used for making advance transfers to the several county highway funds, state-aid road funds, federal-aid secondary road funds, and all other provisions of county road construction assistance as administered by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, as set out in §§ 27-72-301 , 27-72-305 , 27-72-312 , 27-72-313 , 27-72-315 , and 27-72-317 - 27-72-319 . Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 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 "County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund".

(b) The County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund shall consist of moneys transferred from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund from time to time, not to exceed the amount as set out in § 27-72-317 , there to be used for making advance transfers to the several county highway funds, state-aid road funds, federal-aid secondary road funds, and all other provisions of county road construction assistance as administered by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, as set out in §§ 27-72-301 , 27-72-305 , 27-72-312 , 27-72-313 , 27-72-315 , and 27-72-317 - 27-72-319 .

Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-420 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-420
Game Protection Fund
Status: in_force

The Game Protection Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(63) , thirty-four percent (34%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(20) , license plate design-use contribution fees collected under § 27-24-905(b)(2) , and any other revenue authorized by law, there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties as set out in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35, and other laws enacted by the General Assembly. Amended by Act 2023, No. 601,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 1989, No. 551, § 5; 2005, No. 20, § 12; 2007, No. 407, § 9.

The Game Protection Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(63) , thirty-four percent (34%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(20) , license plate design-use contribution fees collected under § 27-24-905(b)(2) , and any other revenue authorized by law, there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties as set out in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35, and other laws enacted by the General Assembly.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 601,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 1989, No. 551, § 5; 2005, No. 20, § 12; 2007, No. 407, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-602 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-4-602
Compliance and approval required
Status: in_force

(a) No state agency may increase the salaries of its employees, employ additional employees, expend money, or incur any obligations except in accordance with law and with a properly approved annual operations plan which includes a quarterly fiscal program. (b) Appropriations subject to the provisions of this subchapter shall not be available for expenditures or encumbrance until the state agency has complied with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-335.

(a) No state agency may increase the salaries of its employees, employ additional employees, expend money, or incur any obligations except in accordance with law and with a properly approved annual operations plan which includes a quarterly fiscal program.

(b) Appropriations subject to the provisions of this subchapter shall not be available for expenditures or encumbrance until the state agency has complied with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-335.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1204 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-11-1204
Method of solicitation
Status: in_force

Any solicitation of a guaranteed energy cost savings contract by a state agency shall be consistent with the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq. Acts 2005, No. 1761, § 1.

Any solicitation of a guaranteed energy cost savings contract by a state agency shall be consistent with the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq.

Acts 2005, No. 1761, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-206 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-5-206
Service charges against state agencies
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For the purpose of this section, the term "state agency" shall include all boards, commissions, departments, agencies, institutions, offices, or officers, and any other office or unit of the State of Arkansas created or established pursuant to law or pursuant to any action of the Governor, functioning under appropriation of the General Assembly or functioning as a representative of the State of Arkansas without appropriation of the General Assembly. (2) (A) "State agency" shall not include the Department of Education and any of its divisions, community colleges and branches thereof, universities and branches thereof, technical colleges, technical institutes, postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers. (B) "State agency" shall not include the office of the Commissioner of State Lands or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (b) Each state agency, whose annual income or revenue as reflected by the previous fiscal year's audit exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), shall remit by check on the first day of each calendar quarter to the Treasurer of State an amount equal to one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) of the total expenditures of the previous calendar quarter from those cash funds as defined under § 19-4-801 , excluding funds received from the United States Government or those held in trust by the state agency or those funds of the various state retirement systems. Funds received by the Division of Arkansas Heritage from voluntary donations shall also be excluded. In the event that a state agency elects to deposit its cash funds into the State Treasury under the provisions of § 19-4-503 , then the amount required under this section shall be transferred from the state agency's treasury fund to the State Central Services Fund. (c) The Treasurer of State shall deposit each check as a nonrevenue receipt to the credit of the State Central Services Fund in order to provide financial support for certain required administrative functions of state government. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5669, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5668, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1230, § 1; 1997, No. 1115, § 58; 1997, No. 1248, § 3.

(a) (1) For the purpose of this section, the term "state agency" shall include all boards, commissions, departments, agencies, institutions, offices, or officers, and any other office or unit of the State of Arkansas created or established pursuant to law or pursuant to any action of the Governor, functioning under appropriation of the General Assembly or functioning as a representative of the State of Arkansas without appropriation of the General Assembly. (2) (A) "State agency" shall not include the Department of Education and any of its divisions, community colleges and branches thereof, universities and branches thereof, technical colleges, technical institutes, postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers. (B) "State agency" shall not include the office of the Commissioner of State Lands or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(1) For the purpose of this section, the term "state agency" shall include all boards, commissions, departments, agencies, institutions, offices, or officers, and any other office or unit of the State of Arkansas created or established pursuant to law or pursuant to any action of the Governor, functioning under appropriation of the General Assembly or functioning as a representative of the State of Arkansas without appropriation of the General Assembly.

(2) (A) "State agency" shall not include the Department of Education and any of its divisions, community colleges and branches thereof, universities and branches thereof, technical colleges, technical institutes, postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers. (B) "State agency" shall not include the office of the Commissioner of State Lands or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(A) "State agency" shall not include the Department of Education and any of its divisions, community colleges and branches thereof, universities and branches thereof, technical colleges, technical institutes, postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and comprehensive lifelong learning centers.

(B) "State agency" shall not include the office of the Commissioner of State Lands or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(b) Each state agency, whose annual income or revenue as reflected by the previous fiscal year's audit exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), shall remit by check on the first day of each calendar quarter to the Treasurer of State an amount equal to one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) of the total expenditures of the previous calendar quarter from those cash funds as defined under § 19-4-801 , excluding funds received from the United States Government or those held in trust by the state agency or those funds of the various state retirement systems. Funds received by the Division of Arkansas Heritage from voluntary donations shall also be excluded. In the event that a state agency elects to deposit its cash funds into the State Treasury under the provisions of § 19-4-503 , then the amount required under this section shall be transferred from the state agency's treasury fund to the State Central Services Fund.

(c) The Treasurer of State shall deposit each check as a nonrevenue receipt to the credit of the State Central Services Fund in order to provide financial support for certain required administrative functions of state government.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5669, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5668, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1230, § 1; 1997, No. 1115, § 58; 1997, No. 1248, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-482 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-482
Telecommunications Equipment Fund
Status: in_force

The Telecommunications Equipment Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (129). The fund shall be used exclusively by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to fund an equipment distribution program for persons certified as deaf, hard of hearing, deaf and blind, or speech-impaired as otherwise provided in § 20-79-401 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1995, No. 501, § 4; 1997, No. 298, § 11; 2001, No. 530, § 1.

The Telecommunications Equipment Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (129). The fund shall be used exclusively by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to fund an equipment distribution program for persons certified as deaf, hard of hearing, deaf and blind, or speech-impaired as otherwise provided in § 20-79-401 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1995, No. 501, § 4; 1997, No. 298, § 11; 2001, No. 530, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-491 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-491
Domestic Peace 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 "Domestic Peace Fund". (b) (1) The moneys collected under § 16-20-407 , as designated under § 16-20-407(b)(2) , and § 16-10-305(g) shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the fund as special revenue. (2) The fund also shall consist of: (A) That portion of special revenues specified in § 19-6-301 (172)(B); (B) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; (C) Moneys collected under § 17-19-301(d)(1)(F)(ii) ; and (D) Other revenues as may be authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission as provided under the Arkansas Domestic Peace Act, § 9-4-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1207,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1357,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1029, § 2; 2005, No. 20, § 16; 2005, No. 1962, § 86; 2009, No. 1464, § 8.

(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 "Domestic Peace Fund".

(b) (1) The moneys collected under § 16-20-407 , as designated under § 16-20-407(b)(2) , and § 16-10-305(g) shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the fund as special revenue. (2) The fund also shall consist of: (A) That portion of special revenues specified in § 19-6-301 (172)(B); (B) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; (C) Moneys collected under § 17-19-301(d)(1)(F)(ii) ; and (D) Other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(1) The moneys collected under § 16-20-407 , as designated under § 16-20-407(b)(2) , and § 16-10-305(g) shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the fund as special revenue.

(2) The fund also shall consist of: (A) That portion of special revenues specified in § 19-6-301 (172)(B); (B) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; (C) Moneys collected under § 17-19-301(d)(1)(F)(ii) ; and (D) Other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(A) That portion of special revenues specified in § 19-6-301 (172)(B);

(B) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund;

(C) Moneys collected under § 17-19-301(d)(1)(F)(ii) ; and

(D) Other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission as provided under the Arkansas Domestic Peace Act, § 9-4-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1207,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1357,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1029, § 2; 2005, No. 20, § 16; 2005, No. 1962, § 86; 2009, No. 1464, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-273 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-273
Procurements for services in designated positions and designated financial and information technology positions
Status: in_force

A contract for services with a person employed or entity employing persons in a designated position or designated financial or information technology position as defined in § 21-15-101 shall require compliance with the registry records check and criminal history records check laws under § 21-15-101 et seq. Added by Act 2019, No. 318,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

A contract for services with a person employed or entity employing persons in a designated position or designated financial or information technology position as defined in § 21-15-101 shall require compliance with the registry records check and criminal history records check laws under § 21-15-101 et seq.

Added by Act 2019, No. 318,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1247 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1247
County Voting System Grant 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 "County Voting System Grant Fund". (b) The Secretary of State shall periodically remit to the Treasurer of State the fees the Secretary of State collects associated with the Uniform Commercial Code activity under §§ 4-9-525(a)(1) , 4-9-525(a)(3) , and 4-9-525(b) -(d), and the Treasurer of State shall deposit those funds into the County Voting System Grant Fund. (c) The County Voting System Grant Fund shall be used by the Secretary of State to provide grants to counties to purchase voting system equipment, programming, and maintenance. (d) A county that receives a grant from the County Voting System Grant Fund shall establish on the books of the county treasurer a fund to be known as the "voting system grant fund" into which grants from the Secretary of State shall be paid under this section. (e) The County Voting System Grant Fund may be used by the Secretary of State to issue refunds and reimbursements of fees collected for the grant program described in § 7-5-301(d)(2) . Amended by Act 2015, No. 1028,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1311,§ 1, eff. 4/18/2013. Acts 2011, No. 1189, § 3.

(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 "County Voting System Grant Fund".

(b) The Secretary of State shall periodically remit to the Treasurer of State the fees the Secretary of State collects associated with the Uniform Commercial Code activity under §§ 4-9-525(a)(1) , 4-9-525(a)(3) , and 4-9-525(b) -(d), and the Treasurer of State shall deposit those funds into the County Voting System Grant Fund.

(c) The County Voting System Grant Fund shall be used by the Secretary of State to provide grants to counties to purchase voting system equipment, programming, and maintenance.

(d) A county that receives a grant from the County Voting System Grant Fund shall establish on the books of the county treasurer a fund to be known as the "voting system grant fund" into which grants from the Secretary of State shall be paid under this section.

(e) The County Voting System Grant Fund may be used by the Secretary of State to issue refunds and reimbursements of fees collected for the grant program described in § 7-5-301(d)(2) .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1028,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1311,§ 1, eff. 4/18/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 1189, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-2-503 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 19-2-503
Eligibility to accept public funds
Status: in_force

In order for a financial institution to be eligible to be a depository of public funds, the financial institution must furnish the public entity documentation, as required in this subchapter, of transactions with or through that institution. Acts 1999, No. 648, § 3.

In order for a financial institution to be eligible to be a depository of public funds, the financial institution must furnish the public entity documentation, as required in this subchapter, of transactions with or through that institution.

Acts 1999, No. 648, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1606 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 16 / Section 19-4-1606
Review of payroll required
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall review the payroll of state agencies covered by the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., with respect to the salaries of all employees of affected state agencies. This review shall determine the correctness of each payroll with respect to each position to assure compliance with the compensation plan and to assure that no position is being paid, during any payroll period, an amount greater than authorized in the compensation plan or the amount authorized for the position in the appropriation act applicable to the agency. (b) Any proposed rate of pay for an employee found not to be in accordance with the provisions of the compensation act and the appropriation act governing the agency shall be changed to the appropriate rate of pay by the state agency covered by the provisions of the compensation act before the department shall approve it for payment. (c) No payment of salary of any employee of any state agency affected by the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall be made without the certification of correctness by the department based on its review duties as provided in this section. (d) The department is authorized to develop and implement rules and procedures to accomplish the purposes authorized in this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6091, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 199, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3208; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 43.

(a) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall review the payroll of state agencies covered by the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., with respect to the salaries of all employees of affected state agencies. This review shall determine the correctness of each payroll with respect to each position to assure compliance with the compensation plan and to assure that no position is being paid, during any payroll period, an amount greater than authorized in the compensation plan or the amount authorized for the position in the appropriation act applicable to the agency.

(b) Any proposed rate of pay for an employee found not to be in accordance with the provisions of the compensation act and the appropriation act governing the agency shall be changed to the appropriate rate of pay by the state agency covered by the provisions of the compensation act before the department shall approve it for payment.

(c) No payment of salary of any employee of any state agency affected by the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall be made without the certification of correctness by the department based on its review duties as provided in this section.

(d) The department is authorized to develop and implement rules and procedures to accomplish the purposes authorized in this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6091, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 199, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3208; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 43.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1109 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-4-1109
Procurement contracts
Status: in_force

Each state agency which is authorized by law or under the purchasing procedures of this state to enter into contracts for the procurement of property, commodities, or services shall keep on file in their respective places of business copies of these contracts for public inspection or audit and shall make a copy of any such contract available to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State when so required by him or her. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-341; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 34.

Each state agency which is authorized by law or under the purchasing procedures of this state to enter into contracts for the procurement of property, commodities, or services shall keep on file in their respective places of business copies of these contracts for public inspection or audit and shall make a copy of any such contract available to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State when so required by him or her.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-341; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 34.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-902 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-902
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017. Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1280 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1280
Teacher Minimum Salary and Raise 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 miscellaneous fund within the Public School Fund to be known as the "Teacher Minimum Salary and Raise Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private or public grants, gifts, or donations that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other moneys authorized or provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Department of Education to maintain and distribute revenue authorized under § 6-17-2403 for teacher minimum salary levels and teacher raises. (d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.

(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 miscellaneous fund within the Public School Fund to be known as the "Teacher Minimum Salary and Raise Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private or public grants, gifts, or donations that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other moneys authorized or provided by law.

(1) Moneys obtained from private or public grants, gifts, or donations that are designated to be credited to the fund; and

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

(c) The fund shall be used by the Department of Education to maintain and distribute revenue authorized under § 6-17-2403 for teacher minimum salary levels and teacher raises.

(d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1228 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1228
Area Agencies on Aging Fund
Status: in_force

(a) (1) 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 "Area Agencies on Aging Fund". (2) The Treasurer of State shall credit to the fund the amount certified each quarter under § 26-51-2507 . (b) (1) The Treasurer of State shall distribute moneys in the fund to the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services to be distributed to the eight (8) area agencies on aging based on the division's funding formula. (2) The division's funding formula shall take into consideration the following factors without limitation: (A) The geographical distribution of the older individuals in the state; and (B) The distribution of the older individuals in the state who have the greatest economic need and social need, with particular consideration of the low-income minority older individuals. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 50, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1477,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 1821, § 2.

(a) (1) 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 "Area Agencies on Aging Fund". (2) The Treasurer of State shall credit to the fund the amount certified each quarter under § 26-51-2507 .

(1) 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 "Area Agencies on Aging Fund".

(2) The Treasurer of State shall credit to the fund the amount certified each quarter under § 26-51-2507 .

(b) (1) The Treasurer of State shall distribute moneys in the fund to the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services to be distributed to the eight (8) area agencies on aging based on the division's funding formula. (2) The division's funding formula shall take into consideration the following factors without limitation: (A) The geographical distribution of the older individuals in the state; and (B) The distribution of the older individuals in the state who have the greatest economic need and social need, with particular consideration of the low-income minority older individuals.

(1) The Treasurer of State shall distribute moneys in the fund to the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services to be distributed to the eight (8) area agencies on aging based on the division's funding formula.

(2) The division's funding formula shall take into consideration the following factors without limitation: (A) The geographical distribution of the older individuals in the state; and (B) The distribution of the older individuals in the state who have the greatest economic need and social need, with particular consideration of the low-income minority older individuals.

(A) The geographical distribution of the older individuals in the state; and

(B) The distribution of the older individuals in the state who have the greatest economic need and social need, with particular consideration of the low-income minority older individuals.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 50, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1477,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 1821, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-410 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-9-410
Appointment of agents by issuer
Status: in_force

(a) An issuer may appoint for such term as may be agreed, including for so long as a registered public obligation may be outstanding, corporate or other authenticating agents, transfer agents, registrars, and paying or other agents. The issuer may also specify the terms of their appointment, including their rights, their compensation and duties, limits upon their liabilities, and provision for their payment of liquidated damages in the event of breach of certain of the duties imposed. These liquidated damages may be made payable to the issuer, the owner, or a financial intermediary. None of such agents need have an office or do business within this state. (b) An issuer may agree with custodian banks and financial intermediaries, and nominees of any of them, in connection with the establishment and maintenance by others of a central depository system for the transfer of pledge of registered public obligations. Any such custodian banks and financial intermediaries, and nominees, may, if qualified and acting as fiduciaries, also serve as authenticating agents, transfer agents, registrars, or paying or other agents of the issuer with respect to the same issue of registered public obligations. (c) Nothing shall preclude the issuer from itself performing, either alone or jointly with other issuers, any transfer, registration, authentication, payment, or other function described in this section. Acts 1983, No. 786, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2808.

(a) An issuer may appoint for such term as may be agreed, including for so long as a registered public obligation may be outstanding, corporate or other authenticating agents, transfer agents, registrars, and paying or other agents. The issuer may also specify the terms of their appointment, including their rights, their compensation and duties, limits upon their liabilities, and provision for their payment of liquidated damages in the event of breach of certain of the duties imposed. These liquidated damages may be made payable to the issuer, the owner, or a financial intermediary. None of such agents need have an office or do business within this state.

(b) An issuer may agree with custodian banks and financial intermediaries, and nominees of any of them, in connection with the establishment and maintenance by others of a central depository system for the transfer of pledge of registered public obligations. Any such custodian banks and financial intermediaries, and nominees, may, if qualified and acting as fiduciaries, also serve as authenticating agents, transfer agents, registrars, or paying or other agents of the issuer with respect to the same issue of registered public obligations.

(c) Nothing shall preclude the issuer from itself performing, either alone or jointly with other issuers, any transfer, registration, authentication, payment, or other function described in this section.

Acts 1983, No. 786, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2808.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1013 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1013
Performance 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 "Performance Fund". (b) The fund shall be used for transfer of funds and appropriations to various state agencies, funded, in whole or in part, with general revenues, for regular salary and personal services matching adjustments authorized by the General Assembly and to award raises to employees based upon the performance evaluation system and in accordance with rules promulgated by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and which do not have sufficient funding or appropriations to pay for the raises or increases. (c) The fund shall consist of those general revenues provided by law. (d) Any references to the Merit Adjustment Fund in the Arkansas Code or acts of the General Assembly, including without limitation appropriation acts, shall be deemed and interpreted as the Performance Fund. Amended by Act 2018F, No. 260,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2018F, No. 259,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1985, No. 888, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.

(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 "Performance Fund".

(b) The fund shall be used for transfer of funds and appropriations to various state agencies, funded, in whole or in part, with general revenues, for regular salary and personal services matching adjustments authorized by the General Assembly and to award raises to employees based upon the performance evaluation system and in accordance with rules promulgated by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State and which do not have sufficient funding or appropriations to pay for the raises or increases.

(c) The fund shall consist of those general revenues provided by law.

(d) Any references to the Merit Adjustment Fund in the Arkansas Code or acts of the General Assembly, including without limitation appropriation acts, shall be deemed and interpreted as the Performance Fund.

Amended by Act 2018F, No. 260,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2018F, No. 259,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1985, No. 888, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1120 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1120
Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account
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 Biosciences Institute Program Account". (b) (1) The Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account shall consist of those moneys transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund as provided in § 19-12-108 and interest earnings. (2) The Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account shall be used for those purposes set out in § 19-12-111 . Acts 2001, No. 1646, § 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 Biosciences Institute Program Account".

(b) (1) The Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account shall consist of those moneys transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund as provided in § 19-12-108 and interest earnings. (2) The Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account shall be used for those purposes set out in § 19-12-111 .

(1) The Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account shall consist of those moneys transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund as provided in § 19-12-108 and interest earnings.

(2) The Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account shall be used for those purposes set out in § 19-12-111 .

Acts 2001, No. 1646, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-301 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-5-301
Funds and fund accounts - Generally
Status: in_force

There are established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State the general revenue operating funds and fund accounts in this subchapter which shall be used only for those purposes as set out in this subchapter. These funds shall consist of the governmental revenues as set out in this subchapter. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-521.

There are established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State the general revenue operating funds and fund accounts in this subchapter which shall be used only for those purposes as set out in this subchapter. These funds shall consist of the governmental revenues as set out in this subchapter.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-521.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-902 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-7-902
Agreements for payments by United States in lieu of taxes
Status: in_force

(a) The county judge of any county in this state is authorized and empowered to make requests of the United States, for and on behalf of the county and the political subdivisions whose jurisdictional limits are within or coextensive with the limits of the county, for the payment of such sums in lieu of taxes as the United States may agree to pay. The county judge may enter into agreements with the United States in the name of the county for the performance of services by the county and such political subdivisions for the benefit of the project and for the payment by the United States to the county, in one (1) or more installments, of such sums in lieu of taxes. (b) Each political subdivision shall participate in such funds in proportion to the prevailing local tax involved on such property. Acts 1939, No. 361, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-718.

(a) The county judge of any county in this state is authorized and empowered to make requests of the United States, for and on behalf of the county and the political subdivisions whose jurisdictional limits are within or coextensive with the limits of the county, for the payment of such sums in lieu of taxes as the United States may agree to pay. The county judge may enter into agreements with the United States in the name of the county for the performance of services by the county and such political subdivisions for the benefit of the project and for the payment by the United States to the county, in one (1) or more installments, of such sums in lieu of taxes.

(b) Each political subdivision shall participate in such funds in proportion to the prevailing local tax involved on such property.

Acts 1939, No. 361, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-718.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1156 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1156
Arkansas Cultural Institutions 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 Cultural Institutions Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Grants, donations, or transfers made by any person or government agency or office; (2) Any remaining balances in the fund carried forward from year to year; and (3) Any other funds authorized or provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used for the purposes set out in § 13-8-305 . Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 2, 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 Cultural Institutions Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Grants, donations, or transfers made by any person or government agency or office; (2) Any remaining balances in the fund carried forward from year to year; and (3) Any other funds 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 fund carried forward from year to year; and

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

(c) The fund shall be used for the purposes set out in § 13-8-305 .

Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-601 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-11-601
Authority to transfer to state and local agencies
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management is authorized to cooperate with the federal government in the transfer of government surplus property to any and all departments and agencies of state and local government and to any and all other agencies eligible to receive surplus property under Pub. L. No. 81-152 and Pub. L. No. 81-754, and any and all other statutory laws that may be enacted by the United States Congress covering the disposal of federal government surplus property. (b) The department is authorized to take any and all action necessary to the proper administration of the federal Surplus Property Program in the acquisition of and the distribution of government surplus properties to eligible claimants in this state, distribution to be in accordance with the appropriate controlling federal statutes. (c) The department is authorized to add to the cost of the properties an amount necessary to defray the expenses of this service. Acts 1951, No. 353, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-135.2 -- 80-135.4; Acts 2009, No. 1187, § 2.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management is authorized to cooperate with the federal government in the transfer of government surplus property to any and all departments and agencies of state and local government and to any and all other agencies eligible to receive surplus property under Pub. L. No. 81-152 and Pub. L. No. 81-754, and any and all other statutory laws that may be enacted by the United States Congress covering the disposal of federal government surplus property.

(b) The department is authorized to take any and all action necessary to the proper administration of the federal Surplus Property Program in the acquisition of and the distribution of government surplus properties to eligible claimants in this state, distribution to be in accordance with the appropriate controlling federal statutes.

(c) The department is authorized to add to the cost of the properties an amount necessary to defray the expenses of this service.

Acts 1951, No. 353, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 80-135.2 -- 80-135.4; Acts 2009, No. 1187, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-401 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-1-401
Exceptions
Status: in_force

All constitutional officers other than the Treasurer of State are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1955, No. 338, § 12; 1977, No. 940, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-412.

All constitutional officers other than the Treasurer of State are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1955, No. 338, § 12; 1977, No. 940, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-412.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1115 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1115
Arkansas Healthy Century 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 Healthy Century Trust Fund". (b) (1) The fund shall consist of an initial principal amount of $100,000,000 of tobacco settlement funds as provided in § 19-12-104 and interest earnings. (2) The fund shall be used for those programs set out in § 19-12-107 , administered by the State Board of Finance. Acts 2001, No. 1646, § 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 Healthy Century Trust Fund".

(b) (1) The fund shall consist of an initial principal amount of $100,000,000 of tobacco settlement funds as provided in § 19-12-104 and interest earnings. (2) The fund shall be used for those programs set out in § 19-12-107 , administered by the State Board of Finance.

(1) The fund shall consist of an initial principal amount of $100,000,000 of tobacco settlement funds as provided in § 19-12-104 and interest earnings.

(2) The fund shall be used for those programs set out in § 19-12-107 , administered by the State Board of Finance.

Acts 2001, No. 1646, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-904 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-7-904
Contents of agreement
Status: in_force

Each agreement entered into pursuant to § 19-7-902 shall contain the names of the political subdivisions with respect to which it is consummated and a statement of the proportionate share of the payment by the United States to which each subdivision shall be entitled. Acts 1939, No. 361, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-720.

Each agreement entered into pursuant to § 19-7-902 shall contain the names of the political subdivisions with respect to which it is consummated and a statement of the proportionate share of the payment by the United States to which each subdivision shall be entitled.

Acts 1939, No. 361, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-720.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1412 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 14 / Section 19-4-1412
Fund balances
Status: in_force

(a) If, after the expiration date of the second biennial period for which funds have been appropriated for the benefit of any specific capital improvement project, there remains a balance of funds or appropriations, then such fund balances as may remain in the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, for the benefit of the capital improvement project shall be reallocated for the benefit of proposed new or existing capital improvement projects of the various state agencies as may be enacted. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as to limit the authority of the General Assembly to appropriate funds for the benefit of any proposed new or existing capital improvement project of the various state agencies. Amended by Act 2019, No. 82,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 22; 1977, No. 641, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-348.

(a) If, after the expiration date of the second biennial period for which funds have been appropriated for the benefit of any specific capital improvement project, there remains a balance of funds or appropriations, then such fund balances as may remain in the General Improvement Fund or its successor fund or fund accounts, including the Development and Enhancement Fund, for the benefit of the capital improvement project shall be reallocated for the benefit of proposed new or existing capital improvement projects of the various state agencies as may be enacted.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as to limit the authority of the General Assembly to appropriate funds for the benefit of any proposed new or existing capital improvement project of the various state agencies.

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

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 22; 1977, No. 641, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-348.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1281 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1281
Merit Teacher Incentive 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 miscellaneous fund within the Public School Fund to be known as the "Merit Teacher Incentive Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private or public grants, gifts, or donations that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other funds authorized or provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to create and maintain the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program moneys. (d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year. Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.

(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 miscellaneous fund within the Public School Fund to be known as the "Merit Teacher Incentive Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private or public grants, gifts, or donations that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other funds authorized or provided by law.

(1) Moneys obtained from private or public grants, gifts, or donations that are designated to be credited to the fund; and

(2) Any other funds authorized or provided by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to create and maintain the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program moneys.

(d) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year.

Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1075 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1075
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1024,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 998,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1145, §§ 1-3.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1024,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 998,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1145, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-8-309 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-8-309
Power to own property and contract
Status: in_force

(a) A trust created under this subchapter shall, subject to any limitations in the trust agreement, have power to own real and personal property necessary to carry out its functions and to contract with local government associations and private agencies for necessary services in carrying out its functions. (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a trust may be authorized to employ an investment advisor, a trust administrator, a custodian of investments, and a person or firm to market trust investment programs. Acts 1993, No. 583, § 9.

(a) A trust created under this subchapter shall, subject to any limitations in the trust agreement, have power to own real and personal property necessary to carry out its functions and to contract with local government associations and private agencies for necessary services in carrying out its functions.

(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a trust may be authorized to employ an investment advisor, a trust administrator, a custodian of investments, and a person or firm to market trust investment programs.

Acts 1993, No. 583, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-8-305 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-8-305
Terms of trust agreement
Status: in_force

(a) Each trust agreement shall specify the following: (1) Its duration; (2) (A) The number, qualifications, method of election, and terms of the trustees who shall serve as the governing body of the trust. (B) (i) Each trust shall have a minimum of seven (7) trustees. (ii) Only current elected officials and active or retired employees of a local government or of a local government association may serve as trustees. (iii) A majority of the trustees must be officials or employees of participants. (C) (i) Each trustee shall be elected by the participants for a term not to exceed three (3) years. (ii) The terms of office shall be staggered so that at least one-third (1/3) of the trustees are elected each year. (D) Each participant shall be entitled to one (1) vote in each election of trustees; (3) The qualifications, terms, and conditions necessary for additional local governments to become parties to the trust; (4) The terms and conditions under which local governments may withdraw as parties to the trust; provided, that any party shall have the unconditional right to withdraw upon not more than ninety (90) days' notice; (5) The permissible methods for acquiring, holding, and disposing of real and personal property used in the operation of the trust; (6) The maximum amount of funds of participants the trust may accept for investment; (7) The permissible methods to be employed in accomplishing the partial or complete termination of the trust and for disposing of property upon the partial or complete termination; (8) The terms and conditions under which the trust agreement may be amended and supplemented; and (9) Any other necessary and proper matters. (b) Each addition of a local government as a party to a trust, each withdrawal of a local government as a party to a trust, and each amendment or supplement to a trust agreement shall be evidenced by a written supplement to the trust agreement. Acts 1993, No. 583, § 5; 2009, No. 417, § 1.

(a) Each trust agreement shall specify the following: (1) Its duration; (2) (A) The number, qualifications, method of election, and terms of the trustees who shall serve as the governing body of the trust. (B) (i) Each trust shall have a minimum of seven (7) trustees. (ii) Only current elected officials and active or retired employees of a local government or of a local government association may serve as trustees. (iii) A majority of the trustees must be officials or employees of participants. (C) (i) Each trustee shall be elected by the participants for a term not to exceed three (3) years. (ii) The terms of office shall be staggered so that at least one-third (1/3) of the trustees are elected each year. (D) Each participant shall be entitled to one (1) vote in each election of trustees; (3) The qualifications, terms, and conditions necessary for additional local governments to become parties to the trust; (4) The terms and conditions under which local governments may withdraw as parties to the trust; provided, that any party shall have the unconditional right to withdraw upon not more than ninety (90) days' notice; (5) The permissible methods for acquiring, holding, and disposing of real and personal property used in the operation of the trust; (6) The maximum amount of funds of participants the trust may accept for investment; (7) The permissible methods to be employed in accomplishing the partial or complete termination of the trust and for disposing of property upon the partial or complete termination; (8) The terms and conditions under which the trust agreement may be amended and supplemented; and (9) Any other necessary and proper matters.

(1) Its duration;

(2) (A) The number, qualifications, method of election, and terms of the trustees who shall serve as the governing body of the trust. (B) (i) Each trust shall have a minimum of seven (7) trustees. (ii) Only current elected officials and active or retired employees of a local government or of a local government association may serve as trustees. (iii) A majority of the trustees must be officials or employees of participants. (C) (i) Each trustee shall be elected by the participants for a term not to exceed three (3) years. (ii) The terms of office shall be staggered so that at least one-third (1/3) of the trustees are elected each year. (D) Each participant shall be entitled to one (1) vote in each election of trustees;

(A) The number, qualifications, method of election, and terms of the trustees who shall serve as the governing body of the trust.

(B) (i) Each trust shall have a minimum of seven (7) trustees. (ii) Only current elected officials and active or retired employees of a local government or of a local government association may serve as trustees. (iii) A majority of the trustees must be officials or employees of participants.

(i) Each trust shall have a minimum of seven (7) trustees.

(ii) Only current elected officials and active or retired employees of a local government or of a local government association may serve as trustees.

(iii) A majority of the trustees must be officials or employees of participants.

(C) (i) Each trustee shall be elected by the participants for a term not to exceed three (3) years. (ii) The terms of office shall be staggered so that at least one-third (1/3) of the trustees are elected each year.

(i) Each trustee shall be elected by the participants for a term not to exceed three (3) years.

(ii) The terms of office shall be staggered so that at least one-third (1/3) of the trustees are elected each year.

(D) Each participant shall be entitled to one (1) vote in each election of trustees;

(3) The qualifications, terms, and conditions necessary for additional local governments to become parties to the trust;

(4) The terms and conditions under which local governments may withdraw as parties to the trust; provided, that any party shall have the unconditional right to withdraw upon not more than ninety (90) days' notice;

(5) The permissible methods for acquiring, holding, and disposing of real and personal property used in the operation of the trust;

(6) The maximum amount of funds of participants the trust may accept for investment;

(7) The permissible methods to be employed in accomplishing the partial or complete termination of the trust and for disposing of property upon the partial or complete termination;

(8) The terms and conditions under which the trust agreement may be amended and supplemented; and

(9) Any other necessary and proper matters.

(b) Each addition of a local government as a party to a trust, each withdrawal of a local government as a party to a trust, and each amendment or supplement to a trust agreement shall be evidenced by a written supplement to the trust agreement.

Acts 1993, No. 583, § 5; 2009, No. 417, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-605 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-1-605
Civil procedures apply
Status: in_force

All actions and procedures under the provisions of this subchapter are civil in nature and shall be governed by the appropriate rules and laws regarding civil actions and remedies. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1698, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 280, § 15.

All actions and procedures under the provisions of this subchapter are civil in nature and shall be governed by the appropriate rules and laws regarding civil actions and remedies.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1698, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 280, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-255 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-255
Use of payments received
Status: in_force

All payments from any public procurement unit or external procurement activity received by a public procurement unit supplying services shall be available to the supplying public procurement unit. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 72; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-289.

All payments from any public procurement unit or external procurement activity received by a public procurement unit supplying services shall be available to the supplying public procurement unit.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 72; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-289.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-701 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-9-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be referred to as, and may be cited as, the "Taxable Bond Act of 1989". Acts 1989, No. 632, § 1.

This subchapter shall be referred to as, and may be cited as, the "Taxable Bond Act of 1989".

Acts 1989, No. 632, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-995 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-995
Uniform Tax Rate 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 "Uniform Tax Rate Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of those moneys received from local governments and transmitted to the State Treasury as required by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 74, and shall be used for such purposes as set out therein. (c) The Auditor of State shall issue warrants drawn from the fund as requested by vouchers submitted by the Treasurer of State upon certification by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State that funds will be available when the warrants are presented for payment. (d) The Treasurer of State may voucher a single warrant payable to the Treasurer of State for the purpose of distributing funds to multiple payees from the fund. Documentation shall accompany the voucher indicating the payees, amount, and account numbers to which the distribution is to be made. Acts 1997, No. 860, § 2; 1999, No. 1463, § 18.

(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 "Uniform Tax Rate Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of those moneys received from local governments and transmitted to the State Treasury as required by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 74, and shall be used for such purposes as set out therein.

(c) The Auditor of State shall issue warrants drawn from the fund as requested by vouchers submitted by the Treasurer of State upon certification by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State that funds will be available when the warrants are presented for payment.

(d) The Treasurer of State may voucher a single warrant payable to the Treasurer of State for the purpose of distributing funds to multiple payees from the fund. Documentation shall accompany the voucher indicating the payees, amount, and account numbers to which the distribution is to be made.

Acts 1997, No. 860, § 2; 1999, No. 1463, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-305 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-11-305
Award to lowest state bidder - Exceptions
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable bonding requirements, in all bidding procedures involving a bid by one (1) or more out-of-state penal institutions and a bid by one (1) or more private industries located within the State of Arkansas, the contract shall be awarded to the sole Arkansas bidder or lowest Arkansas bidder if the Arkansas bidder is not underbid by more than five percent (5%), as provided in § 19-11-259 , by another representative of private industry located outside the State of Arkansas or by more than fifteen percent (15%) by an out-of-state correctional institution. Acts 1981, No. 309, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-294.3.

Subject to any applicable bonding requirements, in all bidding procedures involving a bid by one (1) or more out-of-state penal institutions and a bid by one (1) or more private industries located within the State of Arkansas, the contract shall be awarded to the sole Arkansas bidder or lowest Arkansas bidder if the Arkansas bidder is not underbid by more than five percent (5%), as provided in § 19-11-259 , by another representative of private industry located outside the State of Arkansas or by more than fifteen percent (15%) by an out-of-state correctional institution.

Acts 1981, No. 309, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-294.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1146 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1146
Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program 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 Health and Opportunity for Me Program Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys saved and accrued under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq., including without limitation: (A) Increases in premium tax collections; and (B) Other spending reductions resulting from the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq.; and (2) Other revenues and funds authorized by law. (c) The Department of Human Services shall use the fund to pay for future obligations under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program created by the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 530,§ 3, eff. on and after January 1, 2022. Added by Act 2016EX2, No. 2,§ 6, eff. 4/8/2016. Added by Act 2016EX2, No. 1,§ 6, eff. 4/8/2016.

(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 Health and Opportunity for Me Program Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys saved and accrued under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq., including without limitation: (A) Increases in premium tax collections; and (B) Other spending reductions resulting from the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq.; and (2) Other revenues and funds authorized by law.

(1) Moneys saved and accrued under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq., including without limitation: (A) Increases in premium tax collections; and (B) Other spending reductions resulting from the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq.; and

(A) Increases in premium tax collections; and

(B) Other spending reductions resulting from the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq.; and

(2) Other revenues and funds authorized by law.

(c) The Department of Human Services shall use the fund to pay for future obligations under the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program created by the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021, § 23-61-1001 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 530,§ 3, eff. on and after January 1, 2022.

Added by Act 2016EX2, No. 2,§ 6, eff. 4/8/2016.

Added by Act 2016EX2, No. 1,§ 6, eff. 4/8/2016.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-104 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-11-104
Equal opportunity policy
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this section is to require any entity or person bidding on a state contract, responding to a request for proposals regarding a state contract, responding to a request for qualifications regarding a state contract, or negotiating a contract with the state for professional or consulting services to submit to the Office of State Procurement the most current equal opportunity policy of the entity or person. (b) The office and a state agency shall require a copy of the most current equal opportunity policy of an entity or person to be filed with the office or state agency for public inspection as a condition precedent to: (1) Accepting a letter of intent, bid, proposal, or statement of qualification with regard to a state contract from the entity or person; or (2) Entering negotiations with the entity or person for a professional or consulting services contract with the state. Acts 2005, No. 2157, § 1.

(a) The purpose of this section is to require any entity or person bidding on a state contract, responding to a request for proposals regarding a state contract, responding to a request for qualifications regarding a state contract, or negotiating a contract with the state for professional or consulting services to submit to the Office of State Procurement the most current equal opportunity policy of the entity or person.

(b) The office and a state agency shall require a copy of the most current equal opportunity policy of an entity or person to be filed with the office or state agency for public inspection as a condition precedent to: (1) Accepting a letter of intent, bid, proposal, or statement of qualification with regard to a state contract from the entity or person; or (2) Entering negotiations with the entity or person for a professional or consulting services contract with the state.

(1) Accepting a letter of intent, bid, proposal, or statement of qualification with regard to a state contract from the entity or person; or

(2) Entering negotiations with the entity or person for a professional or consulting services contract with the state.

Acts 2005, No. 2157, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1808 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 18 / Section 19-4-1808
Federal funds for vocational schools
Status: in_force

Reimbursements of federal funds to the Division of Career and Technical Education Fund Account shall be construed to be income of the fiscal year in which the reimbursements were received. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2258, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 620, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-513.2.

Reimbursements of federal funds to the Division of Career and Technical Education Fund Account shall be construed to be income of the fiscal year in which the reimbursements were received.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2258, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 620, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-513.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-3-602 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-3-602
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to create the State Treasury Money Management Trust administered by the Treasurer of State for the deposit of moneys in order to permit the joint investment of participants' money so as to enhance investment opportunities and earnings. Amended by Act 2017, No. 296,§ 1, eff. 2/28/2017. Acts 1997, No. 1179, § 2.

The purpose of this subchapter is to create the State Treasury Money Management Trust administered by the Treasurer of State for the deposit of moneys in order to permit the joint investment of participants' money so as to enhance investment opportunities and earnings.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 296,§ 1, eff. 2/28/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 1179, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-232 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-232
Proprietary or sole source procurements
Status: in_force

(a) Under rules promulgated under this subchapter, a contract may be awarded for a required or designated commodity or service to a sole or mandatory supplier when the State Procurement Director, the head of a procurement agency, or a designee of either officer above the level of agency procurement official determines in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service. (b) Unless a written determination is made that there is only one (1) source for the required or designated commodity or service, efforts shall be made to obtain price competition. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1769, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 33; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-258; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 25.

(a) Under rules promulgated under this subchapter, a contract may be awarded for a required or designated commodity or service to a sole or mandatory supplier when the State Procurement Director, the head of a procurement agency, or a designee of either officer above the level of agency procurement official determines in writing that it is not practicable to use other than the required or designated commodity or service.

(b) Unless a written determination is made that there is only one (1) source for the required or designated commodity or service, efforts shall be made to obtain price competition.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1769, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 33; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-258; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1209 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-4-1209
Compliance with other laws
Status: in_force

The disbursement of funds authorized by the General Assembly shall be limited to the appropriations and the funds made available for the support of such appropriations. The restrictions of the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and rules promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration authorized by law shall be strictly complied with in the disbursement of the funds. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1729, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-340.

The disbursement of funds authorized by the General Assembly shall be limited to the appropriations and the funds made available for the support of such appropriations. The restrictions of the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and rules promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration authorized by law shall be strictly complied with in the disbursement of the funds.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1729, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-340.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1409 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 14 / Section 19-4-1409
Use of other funds
Status: in_force

(a) No state agency for which appropriations have been made by the General Assembly for construction and improvements shall make any contract or incur any indebtedness payable from those appropriations unless and until there are sufficient funds on hand or, in the case of federal grants, until the grant has received final approval from the granting federal agency for the benefit of the state agency to pay for the proposed obligations under the contracts. However, any agency shall have the power to accept and use grants and donations and to use its unobligated cash income and other funds available to it for the purpose of supplementing appropriations for construction purposes. (b) The appropriations and funds otherwise provided by the General Assembly for personal services, maintenance, and general operation of the agency shall not be used in connection with any proposed construction projects for which specific appropriations have been made by the General Assembly. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-348.

(a) No state agency for which appropriations have been made by the General Assembly for construction and improvements shall make any contract or incur any indebtedness payable from those appropriations unless and until there are sufficient funds on hand or, in the case of federal grants, until the grant has received final approval from the granting federal agency for the benefit of the state agency to pay for the proposed obligations under the contracts. However, any agency shall have the power to accept and use grants and donations and to use its unobligated cash income and other funds available to it for the purpose of supplementing appropriations for construction purposes.

(b) The appropriations and funds otherwise provided by the General Assembly for personal services, maintenance, and general operation of the agency shall not be used in connection with any proposed construction projects for which specific appropriations have been made by the General Assembly.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-348.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1264 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1264
Arkansas River Navigation System 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 miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Arkansas River Navigation System Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Grants made by any person or federal government agency; (2) Any remaining fund balances carried forward from year to year; and (3) Any other funds authorized or provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Waterways Commission to develop, improve, and expand river transportation resources within the portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System located in the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2024, No. 156,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2024, No. 175,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024. Added by Act 2019, No. 561,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(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 miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Arkansas River Navigation System Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Grants made by any person or federal government agency; (2) Any remaining fund balances carried forward from year to year; and (3) Any other funds authorized or provided by law.

(1) Grants made by any person or federal government agency;

(2) Any remaining fund balances carried forward from year to year; and

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

(c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Waterways Commission to develop, improve, and expand river transportation resources within the portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System located in the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 156,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 175,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.

Added by Act 2019, No. 561,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-609 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-7-609
Revenue sharing
Status: in_force

The Office of Intergovernmental Services shall be responsible for providing technical assistance to units of local government on matters relating to federal revenue sharing. The Office of Intergovernmental Services is designated as the liaison between the federal Office of Revenue Sharing [abolished] and local governments in Arkansas. Acts 1983, No. 498, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-766.

The Office of Intergovernmental Services shall be responsible for providing technical assistance to units of local government on matters relating to federal revenue sharing. The Office of Intergovernmental Services is designated as the liaison between the federal Office of Revenue Sharing [abolished] and local governments in Arkansas.

Acts 1983, No. 498, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-766.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-228 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-228
Methods of source selection
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise authorized by law, all contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding, pursuant to § 19-11-229 , which refers to competitive sealed bidding, except as provided in: (1) Section 19-11-230 , which refers to competitive sealed proposals; (2) Section 19-11-231 , which refers to small procurements; (3) Section 19-11-232 , which refers to proprietary or sole source procurements; (4) Section 19-11-233 , which refers to emergency procurements; (5) Section 19-11-234 , which refers to competitive bidding; (6) Section 19-11-262 , which refers to multiple award contracts; or (7) Section 19-11-263 , which refers to special procurements. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 28; 1981, No. 600, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-253; Acts 1995, No. 428, § 2; 1995, No. 507, § 2; 2001, No. 1237, § 21.

Unless otherwise authorized by law, all contracts shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding, pursuant to § 19-11-229 , which refers to competitive sealed bidding, except as provided in:

(1) Section 19-11-230 , which refers to competitive sealed proposals;

(2) Section 19-11-231 , which refers to small procurements;

(3) Section 19-11-232 , which refers to proprietary or sole source procurements;

(4) Section 19-11-233 , which refers to emergency procurements;

(5) Section 19-11-234 , which refers to competitive bidding;

(6) Section 19-11-262 , which refers to multiple award contracts; or

(7) Section 19-11-263 , which refers to special procurements.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 28; 1981, No. 600, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-253; Acts 1995, No. 428, § 2; 1995, No. 507, § 2; 2001, No. 1237, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-804 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-804
Spyware Monitoring 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 "Spyware Monitoring Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (228) and any other revenues as may be authorized by law; (c) The fund is to be used by the Attorney General to offset his or her salary and administrative expenses directly related to the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act, § 4-111-101 et seq., and administration of the website required by the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act, § 4-111-101 et seq. Acts 2005, No. 2255, § 2; 2007, No. 407, § 16.

(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 "Spyware Monitoring Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (228) and any other revenues as may be authorized by law;

(c) The fund is to be used by the Attorney General to offset his or her salary and administrative expenses directly related to the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act, § 4-111-101 et seq., and administration of the website required by the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act, § 4-111-101 et seq.

Acts 2005, No. 2255, § 2; 2007, No. 407, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-805 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-11-805
Negotiation of contracts
Status: in_force

(a) For the basis of negotiations, the state agency or political subdivisions and the selected firm shall jointly prepare a detailed, written description of the scope of the proposed services. (b) (1) (A) If the state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. (B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected. (2) (A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated. (B) The state agency or political subdivision shall undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm. (c) If the state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a contract with any of the selected firms, the state agency or political subdivision shall reevaluate the necessary professional services, including the scope and reasonable fee requirements, again compile a list of qualified firms and proceed in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (d) When unable to negotiate a contract for construction management, a public school district also shall perform a reevaluation of services in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. Acts 1989, No. 616, § 5; 1995, No. 429, § 3; 1995, No. 1331, § 3; 2003, No. 1315, § 12.

(a) For the basis of negotiations, the state agency or political subdivisions and the selected firm shall jointly prepare a detailed, written description of the scope of the proposed services.

(b) (1) (A) If the state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. (B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected. (2) (A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated. (B) The state agency or political subdivision shall undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.

(1) (A) If the state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. (B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected.

(A) If the state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm selected, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated.

(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall then undertake negotiations with another of the qualified firms selected.

(2) (A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated. (B) The state agency or political subdivision shall undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.

(A) If there is a failing of accord with the second firm, negotiations with the firm shall be terminated.

(B) The state agency or political subdivision shall undertake negotiations with the third qualified firm.

(c) If the state agency or political subdivision is unable to negotiate a contract with any of the selected firms, the state agency or political subdivision shall reevaluate the necessary professional services, including the scope and reasonable fee requirements, again compile a list of qualified firms and proceed in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(d) When unable to negotiate a contract for construction management, a public school district also shall perform a reevaluation of services in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.

Acts 1989, No. 616, § 5; 1995, No. 429, § 3; 1995, No. 1331, § 3; 2003, No. 1315, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-278 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-278
Vendor training and polling
Status: in_force

The Office of State Procurement shall: (1) (A) Develop and deliver vendor training to inform interested vendors of how to do business with the state. (B) The training required under subdivision (1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be offered throughout the state; and (ii) Be delivered as training sessions in person and online or in another virtual format; and (2) Periodically poll vendors that have been successful in securing business with the state and vendors that have not been successful in securing business with the state to solicit procurement feedback that can be used to improve vendor training. Added by Act 2019, No. 419,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Office of State Procurement shall:

(1) (A) Develop and deliver vendor training to inform interested vendors of how to do business with the state. (B) The training required under subdivision (1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be offered throughout the state; and (ii) Be delivered as training sessions in person and online or in another virtual format; and

(A) Develop and deliver vendor training to inform interested vendors of how to do business with the state.

(B) The training required under subdivision (1)(A) of this section shall: (i) Be offered throughout the state; and (ii) Be delivered as training sessions in person and online or in another virtual format; and

(i) Be offered throughout the state; and

(ii) Be delivered as training sessions in person and online or in another virtual format; and

(2) Periodically poll vendors that have been successful in securing business with the state and vendors that have not been successful in securing business with the state to solicit procurement feedback that can be used to improve vendor training.

Added by Act 2019, No. 419,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1044 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1044
Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training 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 "Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training Fund". (b) The Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training Fund shall consist of those moneys transferred or deposited from the State Administration of Justice Fund. Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 19; 1997, No. 1248, § 22.

(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 "Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training Fund".

(b) The Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Drug Enforcement Training Fund shall consist of those moneys transferred or deposited from the State Administration of Justice Fund.

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 19; 1997, No. 1248, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-816 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-816
Arkansas Retirement Community Program Fund Account
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Retirement Community Program Fund Account shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (243), and any other revenues as may be authorized by law, there to be used by the Arkansas Institute for Economic Advancement of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for payment of administrative and personnel costs and other costs of the Arkansas Association of Development Organizations associated with administering the Arkansas Retirement Community Program, as set out in the Arkansas Retirement Community Program Act, § 15-14-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1393,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2009, No. 1464, § 10.

The Arkansas Retirement Community Program Fund Account shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (243), and any other revenues as may be authorized by law, there to be used by the Arkansas Institute for Economic Advancement of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for payment of administrative and personnel costs and other costs of the Arkansas Association of Development Organizations associated with administering the Arkansas Retirement Community Program, as set out in the Arkansas Retirement Community Program Act, § 15-14-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1393,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 1464, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-463 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-463
Regulated Substance Storage Tank Program Fund
Status: in_force

The Regulated Substance Storage Tank Program Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (153) federal funds, and any state matching funds as may be provided by the General Assembly, there to be used for the administration of the Regulated Substance Storage Tank program as set out in § 8-7-801 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 76, § 4.

The Regulated Substance Storage Tank Program Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (153) federal funds, and any state matching funds as may be provided by the General Assembly, there to be used for the administration of the Regulated Substance Storage Tank program as set out in § 8-7-801 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 76, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-990 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-990
Soybean Board Escrow Account 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 "Soybean Board Escrow Account Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of those moneys required for the payment of refunds in such amounts and for such time periods as is required by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or as is authorized by § 2-20-401 et seq., and determined by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 23.

(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 "Soybean Board Escrow Account Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of those moneys required for the payment of refunds in such amounts and for such time periods as is required by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or as is authorized by § 2-20-401 et seq., and determined by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board.

Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-409 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-7-409
Proceeds from sale of lumber on military bases
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys received by the Treasurer of State from the United States Government from the sale of lumber and timber products on United States military installations shall be distributed to the respective counties in which the property is situated. (b) (1) Seventy-five percent (75%) of the moneys for each county shall be distributed to the respective school districts of the county in the same proportion that the lumber and timber products sold within that school district have to the total of lumber and timber products sold in the county. (2) The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the moneys for each county shall be credited to the county road fund. (3) The county treasurer shall make distribution of the school districts' portions on an equitable basis if the data required for making distribution of funds as provided in this section is not available at the time funds are available for distribution. Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 87; 2005, No. 433, § 4.

(a) All moneys received by the Treasurer of State from the United States Government from the sale of lumber and timber products on United States military installations shall be distributed to the respective counties in which the property is situated.

(b) (1) Seventy-five percent (75%) of the moneys for each county shall be distributed to the respective school districts of the county in the same proportion that the lumber and timber products sold within that school district have to the total of lumber and timber products sold in the county. (2) The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the moneys for each county shall be credited to the county road fund. (3) The county treasurer shall make distribution of the school districts' portions on an equitable basis if the data required for making distribution of funds as provided in this section is not available at the time funds are available for distribution.

(1) Seventy-five percent (75%) of the moneys for each county shall be distributed to the respective school districts of the county in the same proportion that the lumber and timber products sold within that school district have to the total of lumber and timber products sold in the county.

(2) The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the moneys for each county shall be credited to the county road fund.

(3) The county treasurer shall make distribution of the school districts' portions on an equitable basis if the data required for making distribution of funds as provided in this section is not available at the time funds are available for distribution.

Acts 1999, No. 1078, § 87; 2005, No. 433, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1090 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1090
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1146,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 791, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1146,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 791, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-497 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-497
Shared Benefit Payment Fund
Status: in_force

The Shared Benefit Payment Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (212) and any other revenues authorized by law, there to be used by the state agencies to pay vendors for contracts entered into, as set out in § 19-11-1101 . Acts 2005, No. 20, § 17.

The Shared Benefit Payment Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (212) and any other revenues authorized by law, there to be used by the state agencies to pay vendors for contracts entered into, as set out in § 19-11-1101 .

Acts 2005, No. 20, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1147 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1147
Gold Star Family Memorial Monument 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 "Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations as provided under the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act, § 22-3-222 , and other funds as may be provided by law. (c) The fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of erecting and maintaining a suitable monument on the State Capitol grounds in recognition and appreciation of Gold Star Families, as provided in the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act, § 22-3-222 . Added by Act 2017, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(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 "Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations as provided under the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act, § 22-3-222 , and other funds as may be provided by law.

(c) The fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of erecting and maintaining a suitable monument on the State Capitol grounds in recognition and appreciation of Gold Star Families, as provided in the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act, § 22-3-222 .

Added by Act 2017, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-403 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-10-403
Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the "Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund". All sums appropriated by the General Assembly pursuant to this subchapter shall be deposited by the Treasurer of State to the account of the fund. (b) The Workers' Compensation Commission shall draw all vouchers against the fund in payment of awards made by it under this subchapter. Acts 1949, No. 462, § 7; 1951, No. 373, § 3; 1963, No. 521, § 1; 1979, No. 597, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1407.

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the "Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund". All sums appropriated by the General Assembly pursuant to this subchapter shall be deposited by the Treasurer of State to the account of the fund.

(b) The Workers' Compensation Commission shall draw all vouchers against the fund in payment of awards made by it under this subchapter.

Acts 1949, No. 462, § 7; 1951, No. 373, § 3; 1963, No. 521, § 1; 1979, No. 597, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1407.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-936 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-936
State Library Revolving 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 "State Library Revolving Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of moneys collected from payments for lost books, use of copy machines, charges for database searches, and other miscellaneous sources. The fund shall be used to replace lost books, pay copy machine costs, and for such other purposes as authorized by law. Acts 1983, No. 364, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.8.

(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 "State Library Revolving Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of moneys collected from payments for lost books, use of copy machines, charges for database searches, and other miscellaneous sources. The fund shall be used to replace lost books, pay copy machine costs, and for such other purposes as authorized by law.

Acts 1983, No. 364, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-274 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-274
Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The State Procurement Director shall compile a monthly report of all executed contracts for services that have a total initial contract amount or a total projected contract amount, including any amendments or possible extensions, of at least twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) but less than an annual contract amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in any one (1) contract year or a total projected contract amount, including any amendments or possible extensions, of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000). (b) A contract that is procured by a state agency that has a state agency procurement official or procurement authority under a delegation order is subject to the reporting requirements under this section. (c) The State Procurement Director shall adopt rules to: (1) Prescribe a cover sheet for the report required under this section that sorts and identifies contracts within the report that may be candidates for review; (2) Create instructions for completing the cover sheet prescribed under subdivision (c)(1) of this section; and (3) Provide for the identification of any contracts included in the report that may need to be reviewed under § 19-11-265 . (d) It is a violation of state procurement laws, Arkansas Code Title 19, Chapter 11, for a state agency official to procure services in an incremental or split purchase arrangement to avoid the reporting requirements of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 417,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The State Procurement Director shall compile a monthly report of all executed contracts for services that have a total initial contract amount or a total projected contract amount, including any amendments or possible extensions, of at least twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) but less than an annual contract amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in any one (1) contract year or a total projected contract amount, including any amendments or possible extensions, of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000).

(b) A contract that is procured by a state agency that has a state agency procurement official or procurement authority under a delegation order is subject to the reporting requirements under this section.

(c) The State Procurement Director shall adopt rules to: (1) Prescribe a cover sheet for the report required under this section that sorts and identifies contracts within the report that may be candidates for review; (2) Create instructions for completing the cover sheet prescribed under subdivision (c)(1) of this section; and (3) Provide for the identification of any contracts included in the report that may need to be reviewed under § 19-11-265 .

(1) Prescribe a cover sheet for the report required under this section that sorts and identifies contracts within the report that may be candidates for review;

(2) Create instructions for completing the cover sheet prescribed under subdivision (c)(1) of this section; and

(3) Provide for the identification of any contracts included in the report that may need to be reviewed under § 19-11-265 .

(d) It is a violation of state procurement laws, Arkansas Code Title 19, Chapter 11, for a state agency official to procure services in an incremental or split purchase arrangement to avoid the reporting requirements of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 417,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1046 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1046
Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund
Status: in_force

(a) (1) 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 "Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund". (2) The fund shall be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of lands, buildings, and facilities that may be acquired by the Building Authority Division. (b) (1) The fund shall consist of all moneys received in connection with the leasing, management, and operation of building facilities and lands belonging to or managed by the division. (2) The moneys received by the division are declared to be nonrevenue receipts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6096, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1987, No. 928, § 3; 1991, No. 786, § 31; 2005, No. 2282, § 7; 2005, No. 2316, § 7.

(a) (1) 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 "Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund". (2) The fund shall be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of lands, buildings, and facilities that may be acquired by the Building Authority Division.

(1) 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 "Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund".

(2) The fund shall be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of lands, buildings, and facilities that may be acquired by the Building Authority Division.

(b) (1) The fund shall consist of all moneys received in connection with the leasing, management, and operation of building facilities and lands belonging to or managed by the division. (2) The moneys received by the division are declared to be nonrevenue receipts.

(1) The fund shall consist of all moneys received in connection with the leasing, management, and operation of building facilities and lands belonging to or managed by the division.

(2) The moneys received by the division are declared to be nonrevenue receipts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6096, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1987, No. 928, § 3; 1991, No. 786, § 31; 2005, No. 2282, § 7; 2005, No. 2316, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-498 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-498
Investor Education Fund
Status: in_force

The Investor Education Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (213) and an initial transfer of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from the Securities Department Fund, there to be used to inform and educate the public regarding investments in securities and to pay for costs and expenses associated with conducting a stock market game for educational purposes in the state's public school system, as set out in § 23-42-213 . Acts 2005, No. 20, § 17.

The Investor Education Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (213) and an initial transfer of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from the Securities Department Fund, there to be used to inform and educate the public regarding investments in securities and to pay for costs and expenses associated with conducting a stock market game for educational purposes in the state's public school system, as set out in § 23-42-213 .

Acts 2005, No. 20, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1237 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1237
Innovate Arkansas 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 "Innovate Arkansas Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of funds as may be provided for by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for the sole support of a contract between the commission and the entity selected to provide support and assistance for development and growth of knowledge-based and technology-based companies in the State of Arkansas. Acts 2009, No. 1440, § 6; 2009, No. 1441, § 6.

(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 "Innovate Arkansas Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of funds as may be provided for by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for the sole support of a contract between the commission and the entity selected to provide support and assistance for development and growth of knowledge-based and technology-based companies in the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2009, No. 1440, § 6; 2009, No. 1441, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-3-513 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 19-3-513
Interest income on deposits
Status: in_force

(a) Interest from time to time due by a bank depository on Cash Account demand deposit accounts and Certificate of Deposit Account certificates of deposit shall be paid to the Treasurer of State as directed by the Treasurer of State. (b) The interest income shall be classified as trust fund income, and the net amount of the interest income shall be credited to the Securities Reserve Fund. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1.

(a) Interest from time to time due by a bank depository on Cash Account demand deposit accounts and Certificate of Deposit Account certificates of deposit shall be paid to the Treasurer of State as directed by the Treasurer of State.

(b) The interest income shall be classified as trust fund income, and the net amount of the interest income shall be credited to the Securities Reserve Fund.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-474 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-474
State Police Equipment Fund
Status: in_force

(a) The State Police Equipment Fund shall consist of fifty percent (50%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (176) and (235), and thirty-eight percent (38%) of the fees collected under § 12-12-1510(c) , there to be used for: (1) The acquisition, operation, and expansion of an automated fingerprint identification system; (2) Personal services and operating expenses for conducting criminal background checks for noncriminal justice purposes; (3) Those purposes as set out in § 12-12-1012(b) and § 12-12-1609 ; and (4) Personal services and operating expenses as provided by law. (b) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1185,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2016. Acts 1993, No. 766, § 5; 1995, No. 270, § 10; 1999, No. 282, § 6; 2007, No. 407, § 12.

(a) The State Police Equipment Fund shall consist of fifty percent (50%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (176) and (235), and thirty-eight percent (38%) of the fees collected under § 12-12-1510(c) , there to be used for: (1) The acquisition, operation, and expansion of an automated fingerprint identification system; (2) Personal services and operating expenses for conducting criminal background checks for noncriminal justice purposes; (3) Those purposes as set out in § 12-12-1012(b) and § 12-12-1609 ; and (4) Personal services and operating expenses as provided by law.

(1) The acquisition, operation, and expansion of an automated fingerprint identification system;

(2) Personal services and operating expenses for conducting criminal background checks for noncriminal justice purposes;

(3) Those purposes as set out in § 12-12-1012(b) and § 12-12-1609 ; and

(4) Personal services and operating expenses as provided by law.

(b) Moneys remaining in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall carry forward and be made available for the purposes stated in this section in the next fiscal year.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1185,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2016.

Acts 1993, No. 766, § 5; 1995, No. 270, § 10; 1999, No. 282, § 6; 2007, No. 407, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-2-102 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-2-102
Duplicate receipts given by Treasurer of State
Status: in_force

The Treasurer of State shall grant duplicate receipts under the seal of his or her office for all sums of money which shall be paid into the State Treasury. The person receiving the receipts shall deposit one (1) of them with the Auditor of State, who shall credit the person accordingly and charge the Treasurer of State with the amount. Rev. Stat., ch. 18, § 23; C. & M. Dig., § 4494; Pope's Dig., § 5530; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-603.

The Treasurer of State shall grant duplicate receipts under the seal of his or her office for all sums of money which shall be paid into the State Treasury. The person receiving the receipts shall deposit one (1) of them with the Auditor of State, who shall credit the person accordingly and charge the Treasurer of State with the amount.

Rev. Stat., ch. 18, § 23; C. & M. Dig., § 4494; Pope's Dig., § 5530; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-607 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-9-607
Hearing
Status: in_force

(a) No proclamation, order, or ordinance prescribed by § 19-9-606 shall be entered by a governing body until the governing body, the governmental unit, or the delegate of either shall have conducted a public hearing: (1) In the case of a regional water distribution district, regional wastewater district, or regional solid waste management district issuing bonds, in the county seat of the county that has the greatest amount of territory within the district; (2) In the case of a city or county issuing bonds, within the city or county; or (3) In the locality to be affected by the issuance of the bonds if subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section are not applicable. (b) At least ten (10) days before the date set for the public hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation: (1) In the locality to be affected; or (2) In the case of a regional water distribution district, regional wastewater district, or regional solid waste management district, in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which land lies within the boundaries of the district. (c) The notice shall: (1) Contain a general description of the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued; (2) Contain the maximum principal amount of the bonds; and (3) State the date, time, and place of the public hearing. Acts 1987, No. 852, § 5; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 3; 1991, No. 213, § 1; 2005, No. 1553, § 2.

(a) No proclamation, order, or ordinance prescribed by § 19-9-606 shall be entered by a governing body until the governing body, the governmental unit, or the delegate of either shall have conducted a public hearing: (1) In the case of a regional water distribution district, regional wastewater district, or regional solid waste management district issuing bonds, in the county seat of the county that has the greatest amount of territory within the district; (2) In the case of a city or county issuing bonds, within the city or county; or (3) In the locality to be affected by the issuance of the bonds if subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section are not applicable.

(1) In the case of a regional water distribution district, regional wastewater district, or regional solid waste management district issuing bonds, in the county seat of the county that has the greatest amount of territory within the district;

(2) In the case of a city or county issuing bonds, within the city or county; or

(3) In the locality to be affected by the issuance of the bonds if subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section are not applicable.

(b) At least ten (10) days before the date set for the public hearing, notice of the hearing shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation: (1) In the locality to be affected; or (2) In the case of a regional water distribution district, regional wastewater district, or regional solid waste management district, in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which land lies within the boundaries of the district.

(1) In the locality to be affected; or

(2) In the case of a regional water distribution district, regional wastewater district, or regional solid waste management district, in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which land lies within the boundaries of the district.

(c) The notice shall: (1) Contain a general description of the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued; (2) Contain the maximum principal amount of the bonds; and (3) State the date, time, and place of the public hearing.

(1) Contain a general description of the purpose or purposes for which the bonds are to be issued;

(2) Contain the maximum principal amount of the bonds; and

(3) State the date, time, and place of the public hearing.

Acts 1987, No. 852, § 5; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 3; 1991, No. 213, § 1; 2005, No. 1553, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1408 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 14 / Section 19-4-1408
Matching funds
Status: in_force

(a) In the event funds provided by the state for projects regulated in this subchapter are subject to matching provisions, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall require in the proposed method of financing that all of the funds or approved grants available for the proposed project, including state, federal, and agency funds, shall be considered in connection with preliminary planning and the awarding of contracts in connection with the project. (b) In those instances where construction projects utilize funds other than those deposited into the State Treasury, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe the procedure for payments from all other funds made available to the agency. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-348; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 41.

(a) In the event funds provided by the state for projects regulated in this subchapter are subject to matching provisions, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall require in the proposed method of financing that all of the funds or approved grants available for the proposed project, including state, federal, and agency funds, shall be considered in connection with preliminary planning and the awarding of contracts in connection with the project.

(b) In those instances where construction projects utilize funds other than those deposited into the State Treasury, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe the procedure for payments from all other funds made available to the agency.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-348; Acts 2001, No. 1453, § 41.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-803 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-11-803
Evaluation of qualifications
Status: in_force

In evaluating the qualifications of each firm, the state agency or political subdivision shall consider: (1) The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with respect to the type of professional services required; (2) The capacity and capability of the firm to perform the work in question, including specialized services, within the time limitations fixed for the completion of the project; (3) The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules and deadlines; and (4) The firm's proximity to and familiarity with the area in which the project is located. Acts 1989, No. 616, § 3; 2003, No. 1315, § 10.

In evaluating the qualifications of each firm, the state agency or political subdivision shall consider:

(1) The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with respect to the type of professional services required;

(2) The capacity and capability of the firm to perform the work in question, including specialized services, within the time limitations fixed for the completion of the project;

(3) The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules and deadlines; and

(4) The firm's proximity to and familiarity with the area in which the project is located.

Acts 1989, No. 616, § 3; 2003, No. 1315, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1002 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1002
Motor Vehicle Acquisition Revolving 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 "Motor Vehicle Acquisition Revolving Fund". (b) The fund shall be used for the purpose of acquiring motor vehicles as authorized by §§ 22-8-201 - 22-8-209 . (c) The fund shall be financed by: (1) Its proportionate share of moneys made available from the allocation of general revenues as authorized by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.; (2) Moneys made available upon the disposal of used vehicles, which moneys shall be deposited to the credit of the Motor Vehicle Acquisition Revolving Fund rather than being deposited to the owing state agency's fund; (3) Deposits of moneys from benefiting state agencies; and (4) Transfers from other State Treasury funds and fund accounts of benefiting state agencies. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1985, No. 888, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.

(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 "Motor Vehicle Acquisition Revolving Fund".

(b) The fund shall be used for the purpose of acquiring motor vehicles as authorized by §§ 22-8-201 - 22-8-209 .

(c) The fund shall be financed by: (1) Its proportionate share of moneys made available from the allocation of general revenues as authorized by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.; (2) Moneys made available upon the disposal of used vehicles, which moneys shall be deposited to the credit of the Motor Vehicle Acquisition Revolving Fund rather than being deposited to the owing state agency's fund; (3) Deposits of moneys from benefiting state agencies; and (4) Transfers from other State Treasury funds and fund accounts of benefiting state agencies.

(1) Its proportionate share of moneys made available from the allocation of general revenues as authorized by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.;

(2) Moneys made available upon the disposal of used vehicles, which moneys shall be deposited to the credit of the Motor Vehicle Acquisition Revolving Fund rather than being deposited to the owing state agency's fund;

(3) Deposits of moneys from benefiting state agencies; and

(4) Transfers from other State Treasury funds and fund accounts of benefiting state agencies.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1985, No. 888, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-972 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-972
Special State Assets Forfeiture 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 "Special State Assets Forfeiture Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of revenues as provided in § 5-64-505(i)(1)(B)(iv) and any other revenues as may be provided by law, there to be administered through rules established by the Arkansas Drug Director and distributed by the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council in accordance with the intent and purposes of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1743, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10; 1999, No. 1120, § 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 "Special State Assets Forfeiture Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of revenues as provided in § 5-64-505(i)(1)(B)(iv) and any other revenues as may be provided by law, there to be administered through rules established by the Arkansas Drug Director and distributed by the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council in accordance with the intent and purposes of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1743, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10; 1999, No. 1120, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-702 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-1-702
Fiscal impact statements required for rules
Status: in_force

Thirty-five (35) days prior to the adoption of any rule or other proposal that will impose a new or increased cost obligation for education on the state or any local school district, the board, commission, agency, department, officer, or other authority, excepting the General Assembly and the courts, shall give notice of such rule or proposal and shall file a fiscal impact statement with the Secretary of State and the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1700, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1253, § 2; 1997, No. 112, § 28.

Thirty-five (35) days prior to the adoption of any rule or other proposal that will impose a new or increased cost obligation for education on the state or any local school district, the board, commission, agency, department, officer, or other authority, excepting the General Assembly and the courts, shall give notice of such rule or proposal and shall file a fiscal impact statement with the Secretary of State and the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1700, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1253, § 2; 1997, No. 112, § 28.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-8-310 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-8-310
Records
Status: in_force

(a) Each trust shall cause proper books of account and records to be kept in which complete and correct entries shall be made of all transactions relating to its operations. (b) Such books shall be available for inspection by each participant at reasonable times. (c) Each trust shall have the records audited by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee or by a certified public accountant one (1) time each year. (d) A copy of the audit shall be furnished to each participant and a copy shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Acts 1993, No. 583, § 10.

(a) Each trust shall cause proper books of account and records to be kept in which complete and correct entries shall be made of all transactions relating to its operations.

(b) Such books shall be available for inspection by each participant at reasonable times.

(c) Each trust shall have the records audited by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee or by a certified public accountant one (1) time each year.

(d) A copy of the audit shall be furnished to each participant and a copy shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

Acts 1993, No. 583, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-605 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-9-605
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of this subchapter as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized in this subchapter. All powers granted in this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate that intent and those purposes and not as a limitation of powers. Acts 1987, No. 852, § 8.

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of this subchapter as complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized in this subchapter. All powers granted in this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate that intent and those purposes and not as a limitation of powers.

Acts 1987, No. 852, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-239 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-239
Finality of determinations
Status: in_force

The determinations required by: (1) Section 19-11-229(h) , which refers to competitive sealed bidding, award; (2) Section 19-11-230(b) , which refers to competitive sealed proposals, conditions for use; (3) Section 19-11-230(g) , which refers to competitive sealed proposals, award; (4) Section 19-11-232 , which refers to proprietary or sole source procurements; (5) Section 19-11-233 , which refers to emergency procurements; (6) Section 19-11-234 , which refers to competitive bidding; (7) Section 19-11-235 , which refers to responsibility of bidders and offerors, determination of responsibility; (8) Section 19-11-238(b) , which refers to multiyear contracts, determination prior to use; and (9) Section 19-11-263 , which refers to special procurements, are final and conclusive, unless they are clearly erroneous, arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 46; 1981, No. 600, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-270; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 30.

The determinations required by:

(1) Section 19-11-229(h) , which refers to competitive sealed bidding, award;

(2) Section 19-11-230(b) , which refers to competitive sealed proposals, conditions for use;

(3) Section 19-11-230(g) , which refers to competitive sealed proposals, award;

(4) Section 19-11-232 , which refers to proprietary or sole source procurements;

(5) Section 19-11-233 , which refers to emergency procurements;

(6) Section 19-11-234 , which refers to competitive bidding;

(7) Section 19-11-235 , which refers to responsibility of bidders and offerors, determination of responsibility;

(8) Section 19-11-238(b) , which refers to multiyear contracts, determination prior to use; and

(9) Section 19-11-263 , which refers to special procurements, are final and conclusive, unless they are clearly erroneous, arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.

are final and conclusive, unless they are clearly erroneous, arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 46; 1981, No. 600, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-270; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 30.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-987 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-987
Interstate Alternative Fuels 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 fund to be known as the "Interstate Alternative Fuels Refund Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of the amount, estimated quarterly, which is transferred monthly from gross alternative fuel tax collections, there to be used to pay refunds to licensed interstate users and licensed IFTA carrier users of alternative fuels as provided by law and as set out in § 26-62-210 . Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 23.

(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 "Interstate Alternative Fuels Refund Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of the amount, estimated quarterly, which is transferred monthly from gross alternative fuel tax collections, there to be used to pay refunds to licensed interstate users and licensed IFTA carrier users of alternative fuels as provided by law and as set out in § 26-62-210 .

Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1128 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1128
Arkansas Multi-Agency Insurance 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 trust fund to be known as the "Arkansas Multi-Agency Insurance Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of all moneys received by the Administrator of the Risk Management Division of the State Insurance Department, including, but not limited to, the premiums collected and any insured loss or loss expenses paid by insurance or reinsurance companies and interest income as set out in § 25-35-103 . (c) The fund shall be used for the purposes set out in § 25-35-103 . Acts 2005, No. 2282, § 8; 2005, No. 2316, § 8.

(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 "Arkansas Multi-Agency Insurance Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of all moneys received by the Administrator of the Risk Management Division of the State Insurance Department, including, but not limited to, the premiums collected and any insured loss or loss expenses paid by insurance or reinsurance companies and interest income as set out in § 25-35-103 .

(c) The fund shall be used for the purposes set out in § 25-35-103 .

Acts 2005, No. 2282, § 8; 2005, No. 2316, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1107 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1107
Natural Resources Damages 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 "Natural Resources Damages Trust Fund". (b) (1) The fund shall consist of payments to the State of Arkansas for restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition of natural resources, gifts, donations, federal funds, interest income, and such other funds as may be made available by the General Assembly. (2) The fund shall be used for natural resource restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition, as authorized by the Natural Resources Damages Advisory Board, contingent upon any order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction and conditions contained in gifts or donations, as may be provided by law. Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 19.

(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 "Natural Resources Damages Trust Fund".

(b) (1) The fund shall consist of payments to the State of Arkansas for restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition of natural resources, gifts, donations, federal funds, interest income, and such other funds as may be made available by the General Assembly. (2) The fund shall be used for natural resource restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition, as authorized by the Natural Resources Damages Advisory Board, contingent upon any order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction and conditions contained in gifts or donations, as may be provided by law.

(1) The fund shall consist of payments to the State of Arkansas for restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition of natural resources, gifts, donations, federal funds, interest income, and such other funds as may be made available by the General Assembly.

(2) The fund shall be used for natural resource restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition, as authorized by the Natural Resources Damages Advisory Board, contingent upon any order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction and conditions contained in gifts or donations, as may be provided by law.

Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-423 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-423
Division of Correction Prison Industry Fund
Status: in_force

The Division of Correction Prison Industry Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(43) , there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Division of Correction's prison industries activities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 992, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.

The Division of Correction Prison Industry Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(43) , there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Division of Correction's prison industries activities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 992, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-820 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-820
Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates Program 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 "Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates Program Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of such revenues as may be authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used for providing program support for local offices of the Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates program. Added by Act 2013, No. 545,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

(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 "Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates Program Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of such revenues as may be authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used for providing program support for local offices of the Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates program.

Added by Act 2013, No. 545,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1056 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1056
Information Technology 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 "Information Technology Reserve Fund". (b) (1) The Information Technology Reserve Fund shall consist of those funds transferred from the Division of Information Systems Revolving Fund in an amount up to the authorized reserve for equipment acquisition as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State within thirty (30) days following the closing of each fiscal year, any loans which may be received from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, and any other moneys which may be provided by law. (2) The Information Technology Reserve Fund shall be used exclusively for major equipment acquisitions or improvements as set out in § 25-4-122 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6099, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1073, § 15; 1999, No. 1463, § 23.

(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 "Information Technology Reserve Fund".

(b) (1) The Information Technology Reserve Fund shall consist of those funds transferred from the Division of Information Systems Revolving Fund in an amount up to the authorized reserve for equipment acquisition as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State within thirty (30) days following the closing of each fiscal year, any loans which may be received from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, and any other moneys which may be provided by law. (2) The Information Technology Reserve Fund shall be used exclusively for major equipment acquisitions or improvements as set out in § 25-4-122 .

(1) The Information Technology Reserve Fund shall consist of those funds transferred from the Division of Information Systems Revolving Fund in an amount up to the authorized reserve for equipment acquisition as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State within thirty (30) days following the closing of each fiscal year, any loans which may be received from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, and any other moneys which may be provided by law.

(2) The Information Technology Reserve Fund shall be used exclusively for major equipment acquisitions or improvements as set out in § 25-4-122 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6099, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1073, § 15; 1999, No. 1463, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-607 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-7-607
Expenditure of federal funds
Status: in_force

The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to receive federal funds, enter into contracts with federal agencies, and expend any such funds as necessary to accomplish the duties set out in this subchapter. Acts 1983, No. 498, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-764.

The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to receive federal funds, enter into contracts with federal agencies, and expend any such funds as necessary to accomplish the duties set out in this subchapter.

Acts 1983, No. 498, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-764.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1010 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1010
Property Sales Holding 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 "Property Sales Holding Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of the proceeds of property sold, transferred, or rented by the Marketing and Redistribution Section, as authorized by law, and such other funds as may be authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used for the expenditure of proceeds from the sale or disposition of property by the benefiting state agency and for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Marketing and Redistribution Section. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1975, No. 230, § 3; 1983, No. 141, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.

(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 "Property Sales Holding Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of the proceeds of property sold, transferred, or rented by the Marketing and Redistribution Section, as authorized by law, and such other funds as may be authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used for the expenditure of proceeds from the sale or disposition of property by the benefiting state agency and for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Marketing and Redistribution Section.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 7; 1975, No. 230, § 3; 1983, No. 141, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1109 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-5-1109
Ouachita River Waterways Project 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 trust fund to be known as the "Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund". (b) The Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund shall consist of those moneys approved by the General Assembly and the interest income earned from the investment of funds accruing to the Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund. (c) (1) The Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund may be used for such purposes authorized by law, including, but not limited to, wildlife and recreation purposes and bank stabilization. (2) The funds shall not be used for bend cuts or bend widenings. (d) Investment of the funds available shall be by the Treasurer of State in such amounts and in such manner as may be directed by the Ouachita River Commission. In no event, however, shall the funds be invested for longer than a continuous two-year period. Acts 1999, No. 1532, § 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 trust fund to be known as the "Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund".

(b) The Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund shall consist of those moneys approved by the General Assembly and the interest income earned from the investment of funds accruing to the Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund.

(c) (1) The Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund may be used for such purposes authorized by law, including, but not limited to, wildlife and recreation purposes and bank stabilization. (2) The funds shall not be used for bend cuts or bend widenings.

(1) The Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund may be used for such purposes authorized by law, including, but not limited to, wildlife and recreation purposes and bank stabilization.

(2) The funds shall not be used for bend cuts or bend widenings.

(d) Investment of the funds available shall be by the Treasurer of State in such amounts and in such manner as may be directed by the Ouachita River Commission. In no event, however, shall the funds be invested for longer than a continuous two-year period.

Acts 1999, No. 1532, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-216 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-216
State Procurement Director
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The executive head of the Office of State Procurement is designated as the administrator of the Office of State Procurement, and as such, he or she shall be known and designated as the "State Procurement Director". (2) The State Procurement Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services. (b) The State Procurement Director shall be at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character, and of demonstrated ability or capacity in the field of purchasing commodities and services. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6105, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 14; 1983, No. 517, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-242; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 8; 2007, No. 478, § 5.

(a) (1) The executive head of the Office of State Procurement is designated as the administrator of the Office of State Procurement, and as such, he or she shall be known and designated as the "State Procurement Director". (2) The State Procurement Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services.

(1) The executive head of the Office of State Procurement is designated as the administrator of the Office of State Procurement, and as such, he or she shall be known and designated as the "State Procurement Director".

(2) The State Procurement Director shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services.

(b) The State Procurement Director shall be at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character, and of demonstrated ability or capacity in the field of purchasing commodities and services.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6105, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 14; 1983, No. 517, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-242; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 8; 2007, No. 478, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-303 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-10-303
Reduction of award
Status: in_force

(a) If the Arkansas State Claims Commission awards damages to a claimant who has received benefits under any policy of insurance, the premium of which has not been paid by or on behalf of the claimant, the commission shall reduce its award by the amount of insurance benefits received by the claimant. (b) The commission shall not reduce awards for damages to a claimant who has received benefits under a policy of insurance, the premium of which has been paid by or on behalf of the claimant. Acts 1981, No. 586, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1418.

(a) If the Arkansas State Claims Commission awards damages to a claimant who has received benefits under any policy of insurance, the premium of which has not been paid by or on behalf of the claimant, the commission shall reduce its award by the amount of insurance benefits received by the claimant.

(b) The commission shall not reduce awards for damages to a claimant who has received benefits under a policy of insurance, the premium of which has been paid by or on behalf of the claimant.

Acts 1981, No. 586, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1418.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-214 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-214
Determinations and findings
Status: in_force

Written determinations and findings required by this subchapter shall be retained in an official contract file by the Office of State Procurement or by the state agency administering the contract for a period of five (5) years. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-239; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 6.

Written determinations and findings required by this subchapter shall be retained in an official contract file by the Office of State Procurement or by the state agency administering the contract for a period of five (5) years.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-239; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-994 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-994
Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Guarantee 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 Fire and Police Pension Guarantee Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of a portion of the taxes levied on insurers or any other state funds designated for support of fire and police retirement programs, there to be used for those purposes as set out in § 24-11-209 [repealed]. Acts 1997, No. 1248, § 19.

(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 Fire and Police Pension Guarantee Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of a portion of the taxes levied on insurers or any other state funds designated for support of fire and police retirement programs, there to be used for those purposes as set out in § 24-11-209 [repealed].

Acts 1997, No. 1248, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1282 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1282
Violent Crime Clearance Grant 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 miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Violent Crime Clearance Grant Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other revenues authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety as provided in § 12-6-801 et seq. to fund grant awards. Added by Act 2023, No. 775,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2023.

(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 miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Violent Crime Clearance Grant Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (2) Any other revenues authorized by law.

(1) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and

(2) Any other revenues authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety as provided in § 12-6-801 et seq. to fund grant awards.

Added by Act 2023, No. 775,§ 2, eff. 4/12/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-958 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-958
Insurance Continuing Education 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 "Insurance Continuing Education Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of certification filing fees as provided in § 23-64-306 , there to be used for administering continuing education provisions for insurance agents, solicitors, consultants, and brokers as set out in § 23-64-301 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10.

(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 "Insurance Continuing Education Trust Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of certification filing fees as provided in § 23-64-306 , there to be used for administering continuing education provisions for insurance agents, solicitors, consultants, and brokers as set out in § 23-64-301 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-715 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-11-715
Duties of Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services
Status: in_force

(a) Rules. The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter and shall do so in accordance with this subchapter and the applicable provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) Advisory Opinions. On written request of employees or contractors and in consultation with the Attorney General, the secretary may render written advisory opinions regarding the appropriateness of the course of conduct to be followed in proposed transactions. Such requests and advisory opinions may be duly published in the manner in which rules of this state are published. Compliance with the requirements of a duly promulgated advisory opinion of the secretary shall be deemed to constitute compliance with the ethical standards of this subchapter. (c) Waiver. On written request of an employee, the secretary may grant an employee a written waiver from the application of § 19-11-705 , which refers to employee conflict of interest, and grant permission to proceed with the transaction to such extent and upon such terms and conditions as may be specified. Such waiver and permission may be granted when the interests of the state so require or when the ethical conflict is insubstantial or remote. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1789, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3478, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 483, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-1114.

(a) Rules. The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter and shall do so in accordance with this subchapter and the applicable provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) Advisory Opinions. On written request of employees or contractors and in consultation with the Attorney General, the secretary may render written advisory opinions regarding the appropriateness of the course of conduct to be followed in proposed transactions. Such requests and advisory opinions may be duly published in the manner in which rules of this state are published. Compliance with the requirements of a duly promulgated advisory opinion of the secretary shall be deemed to constitute compliance with the ethical standards of this subchapter.

(c) Waiver. On written request of an employee, the secretary may grant an employee a written waiver from the application of § 19-11-705 , which refers to employee conflict of interest, and grant permission to proceed with the transaction to such extent and upon such terms and conditions as may be specified. Such waiver and permission may be granted when the interests of the state so require or when the ethical conflict is insubstantial or remote.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1789, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3478, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 483, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-1114.