Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-923 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-923
Allocation of space - Legislative findings and determination - Purpose and intent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (A) The Arkansas Justice Building was constructed primarily to house the higher appellate courts and that other agencies were permitted to occupy portions of the building only because the space was not needed by the courts at that time; (B) Since construction of the building, the electors of the state authorized the establishment of a new appellate court, the Court of Appeals; (C) The Court of Appeals is in urgent need of additional space in the Arkansas Justice Building in order to perform its responsibilities; and (D) It is essential that the additional space to be provided the Court of Appeals is contiguous to the space now assigned to that court. (2) Furthermore, it is the purpose and intent of this section to establish specific priorities for use of space in the Arkansas Justice Building and to specifically authorize the Building Authority Division to allocate space in the Arkansas Justice Building in accordance with those priorities to assure that the appellate courts and the services and facilities essential to the effective and efficient operation of the courts, such as library facilities, are given first priority in the use of space in the building. (b) (1) Space in the Arkansas Justice Building shall be allocated by the division, after seeking the advice of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, to the following courts, library, and offices in the order of priority listed: (A) The Supreme Court; (B) The Court of Appeals; (C) The Clerk of the Supreme Court; (D) The Supreme Court Library; and (E) The Administrative Office of the Courts. (2) The space requirements of each court, library, or office listed in this subsection must be adequately met before any space is allocated to any other office or agency. (c) If the space requirements of the courts, library, and offices listed in subsection (b) of this section are adequately met, the division, after seeking the advice of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, may allocate any additional space to any other offices or agencies it deems appropriate. (d) The division shall allocate space in accordance with the priorities prescribed in this section as soon as practicable after April 3, 1985, in order that the additional space allocated to the courts, library, and offices enumerated in this section shall be available on or before July 1, 1985. (e) (1) The provisions of §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 and the covenants and obligations of the division entered into in connection with the issuance of bonds under §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 are ratified and confirmed. (2) Nothing in this section is intended or shall be interpreted to alter the amounts of, due dates for, or obligors of lease rentals payable pursuant to leases entered into between the division and any lessee identified in §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 or any successor thereto, or to alter the handling, deposit, or application of the lease rentals. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1985, No. 791, §§ 1-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-622 -- 5-627; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 15; 2011, No. 191, § 4 [5].

(a) (1) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (A) The Arkansas Justice Building was constructed primarily to house the higher appellate courts and that other agencies were permitted to occupy portions of the building only because the space was not needed by the courts at that time; (B) Since construction of the building, the electors of the state authorized the establishment of a new appellate court, the Court of Appeals; (C) The Court of Appeals is in urgent need of additional space in the Arkansas Justice Building in order to perform its responsibilities; and (D) It is essential that the additional space to be provided the Court of Appeals is contiguous to the space now assigned to that court. (2) Furthermore, it is the purpose and intent of this section to establish specific priorities for use of space in the Arkansas Justice Building and to specifically authorize the Building Authority Division to allocate space in the Arkansas Justice Building in accordance with those priorities to assure that the appellate courts and the services and facilities essential to the effective and efficient operation of the courts, such as library facilities, are given first priority in the use of space in the building.

(1) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (A) The Arkansas Justice Building was constructed primarily to house the higher appellate courts and that other agencies were permitted to occupy portions of the building only because the space was not needed by the courts at that time; (B) Since construction of the building, the electors of the state authorized the establishment of a new appellate court, the Court of Appeals; (C) The Court of Appeals is in urgent need of additional space in the Arkansas Justice Building in order to perform its responsibilities; and (D) It is essential that the additional space to be provided the Court of Appeals is contiguous to the space now assigned to that court.

(A) The Arkansas Justice Building was constructed primarily to house the higher appellate courts and that other agencies were permitted to occupy portions of the building only because the space was not needed by the courts at that time;

(B) Since construction of the building, the electors of the state authorized the establishment of a new appellate court, the Court of Appeals;

(C) The Court of Appeals is in urgent need of additional space in the Arkansas Justice Building in order to perform its responsibilities; and

(D) It is essential that the additional space to be provided the Court of Appeals is contiguous to the space now assigned to that court.

(2) Furthermore, it is the purpose and intent of this section to establish specific priorities for use of space in the Arkansas Justice Building and to specifically authorize the Building Authority Division to allocate space in the Arkansas Justice Building in accordance with those priorities to assure that the appellate courts and the services and facilities essential to the effective and efficient operation of the courts, such as library facilities, are given first priority in the use of space in the building.

(b) (1) Space in the Arkansas Justice Building shall be allocated by the division, after seeking the advice of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, to the following courts, library, and offices in the order of priority listed: (A) The Supreme Court; (B) The Court of Appeals; (C) The Clerk of the Supreme Court; (D) The Supreme Court Library; and (E) The Administrative Office of the Courts. (2) The space requirements of each court, library, or office listed in this subsection must be adequately met before any space is allocated to any other office or agency.

(1) Space in the Arkansas Justice Building shall be allocated by the division, after seeking the advice of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, to the following courts, library, and offices in the order of priority listed: (A) The Supreme Court; (B) The Court of Appeals; (C) The Clerk of the Supreme Court; (D) The Supreme Court Library; and (E) The Administrative Office of the Courts.

(A) The Supreme Court;

(B) The Court of Appeals;

(C) The Clerk of the Supreme Court;

(D) The Supreme Court Library; and

(E) The Administrative Office of the Courts.

(2) The space requirements of each court, library, or office listed in this subsection must be adequately met before any space is allocated to any other office or agency.

(c) If the space requirements of the courts, library, and offices listed in subsection (b) of this section are adequately met, the division, after seeking the advice of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, may allocate any additional space to any other offices or agencies it deems appropriate.

(d) The division shall allocate space in accordance with the priorities prescribed in this section as soon as practicable after April 3, 1985, in order that the additional space allocated to the courts, library, and offices enumerated in this section shall be available on or before July 1, 1985.

(e) (1) The provisions of §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 and the covenants and obligations of the division entered into in connection with the issuance of bonds under §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 are ratified and confirmed. (2) Nothing in this section is intended or shall be interpreted to alter the amounts of, due dates for, or obligors of lease rentals payable pursuant to leases entered into between the division and any lessee identified in §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 or any successor thereto, or to alter the handling, deposit, or application of the lease rentals.

(1) The provisions of §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 and the covenants and obligations of the division entered into in connection with the issuance of bonds under §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 are ratified and confirmed.

(2) Nothing in this section is intended or shall be interpreted to alter the amounts of, due dates for, or obligors of lease rentals payable pursuant to leases entered into between the division and any lessee identified in §§ 22-3-901 - 22-3-918 or any successor thereto, or to alter the handling, deposit, or application of the lease rentals.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 791, §§ 1-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-622 -- 5-627; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 15; 2011, No. 191, § 4 [5].
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-403 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-4-403
Administration of Arkansas Trails System
Status: in_force

A statewide trails system to be called the "Arkansas Trails System" is authorized to be administered by the State Parks Division. The administration shall include: (1) Coordination of trail development between state, federal, county, municipal, and private entities; (2) Development of a wide variety of types of trails to provide maximum trail opportunities for the citizens of Arkansas; (3) Establishment of an interconnected trails system by developing new trails or by connecting existing trails or recreation areas; (4) Encouraging the development of trails in or near population centers; (5) Providing technical assistance for trail development and maintenance; and (6) Providing information about Arkansas trails. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5696, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 132, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-603.3.

A statewide trails system to be called the "Arkansas Trails System" is authorized to be administered by the State Parks Division. The administration shall include:

(1) Coordination of trail development between state, federal, county, municipal, and private entities;

(2) Development of a wide variety of types of trails to provide maximum trail opportunities for the citizens of Arkansas;

(3) Establishment of an interconnected trails system by developing new trails or by connecting existing trails or recreation areas;

(4) Encouraging the development of trails in or near population centers;

(5) Providing technical assistance for trail development and maintenance; and

(6) Providing information about Arkansas trails.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5696, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 132, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-603.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1413 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1413
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this subchapter. (b) Refunding bonds may be issued by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority pursuant to the provisions of § 15-5-314 . Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 11.

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this subchapter.

(b) Refunding bonds may be issued by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority pursuant to the provisions of § 15-5-314 .

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1311 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1311
Termination of contracts with sighted vendors
Status: in_force

On state property where vending facilities are being operated by those other than the blind, when the present contract or agreement expires or is terminated for any reason or when a change in the present vending facility is imminent, the future planned vending facility for such state property shall be covered by this subchapter, and state agency administrators shall contact the licensing agency to assure preference for the blind. Provided, however, leases executed under § 22-2-114 prior to June 1, 1999, shall not be considered a contract or agreement within this subchapter if the property is owned by the Building Authority Division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6208, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 201, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2583; Acts 1999, No. 750, § 1.

On state property where vending facilities are being operated by those other than the blind, when the present contract or agreement expires or is terminated for any reason or when a change in the present vending facility is imminent, the future planned vending facility for such state property shall be covered by this subchapter, and state agency administrators shall contact the licensing agency to assure preference for the blind. Provided, however, leases executed under § 22-2-114 prior to June 1, 1999, shall not be considered a contract or agreement within this subchapter if the property is owned by the Building Authority Division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6208, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 201, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2583; Acts 1999, No. 750, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-402 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-10-402
Sovereign immunity
Status: in_force

This chapter does not: (1) Waive the sovereign immunity of a public entity or the officers or employees of the public entity under state law; or (2) Extend a public entity's sovereign immunity to any private entity. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

This chapter does not:

(1) Waive the sovereign immunity of a public entity or the officers or employees of the public entity under state law; or

(2) Extend a public entity's sovereign immunity to any private entity.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1204 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 12 / Section 22-3-1204
Provisions exclusive and overriding
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be the complete and sole authority for the establishment of the purposes set forth in this subchapter. (b) To the extent that there is a conflict between the purposes of this subchapter and Chapter 2 of this title, the provisions of this subchapter shall govern. Acts 1983, No. 458, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2617.

(a) This subchapter shall be the complete and sole authority for the establishment of the purposes set forth in this subchapter.

(b) To the extent that there is a conflict between the purposes of this subchapter and Chapter 2 of this title, the provisions of this subchapter shall govern.

Acts 1983, No. 458, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-230 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-7-230
Cession of jurisdiction under 22-7-228 and 22-7-229 effective upon acceptance of jurisdiction by United States
Status: in_force

Cession of jurisdiction pursuant to §§ 22-7-228 and 22-7-229 shall take effect only upon acceptance of such jurisdiction by the United States. Federal jurisdiction so ceded shall end as to any such lands, waters, or buildings, or portions thereof, that cease to be owned, leased, or occupied by or on behalf of the United States. Acts 2001, No. 1479, § 3.

Cession of jurisdiction pursuant to §§ 22-7-228 and 22-7-229 shall take effect only upon acceptance of such jurisdiction by the United States. Federal jurisdiction so ceded shall end as to any such lands, waters, or buildings, or portions thereof, that cease to be owned, leased, or occupied by or on behalf of the United States.

Acts 2001, No. 1479, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2005 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 20 / Section 22-3-2005
Purchase of constructed or renovated building
Status: in_force

(a) A public agency shall not purchase a building that: (1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or (2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance; (2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or (3) A building that is purchased for demolition. Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.

(a) A public agency shall not purchase a building that: (1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or (2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation.

(1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or

(2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation.

(b) This section does not apply to: (1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance; (2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or (3) A building that is purchased for demolition.

(1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance;

(2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or

(3) A building that is purchased for demolition.

Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-205 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-205
Leasing of restaurant or cafe in State Capitol Building
Status: in_force

(a) As custodian of the State Capitol Building, the Secretary of State shall oversee the operation of and may receive bids or offers for renting or leasing the properties now being utilized for a restaurant or cafe and other purposes in the State Capitol Building upon such terms or conditions as, in the judgment of the Secretary of State, may best serve the interests of the state. (b) Moneys received under subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited into the cash funds, as defined by § 19-4-801 , of the Secretary of State that are designated for administrative and maintenance expenses. Amended by Act 2017, No. 526,§ 1, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 1935, No. 59, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 5456; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-207.

(a) As custodian of the State Capitol Building, the Secretary of State shall oversee the operation of and may receive bids or offers for renting or leasing the properties now being utilized for a restaurant or cafe and other purposes in the State Capitol Building upon such terms or conditions as, in the judgment of the Secretary of State, may best serve the interests of the state.

(b) Moneys received under subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited into the cash funds, as defined by § 19-4-801 , of the Secretary of State that are designated for administrative and maintenance expenses.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 526,§ 1, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 1935, No. 59, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 5456; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-102 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-7-102
Transfer of legislative jurisdiction over lands - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In order to acquire all or any measure of legislative jurisdiction of the kind addressed in United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, over any land or other area, or in order to relinquish that legislative jurisdiction or any measure thereof which may be vested in the United States, the United States, acting through a duly authorized department, agency, or officer shall file with the Governor a notice of intention to acquire or relinquish legislative jurisdiction, together with a sufficient number of duly authenticated copies thereof to meet the recording requirements of subsection (c) of this section. (2) The notice shall contain a description adequate to permit accurate identification of the boundaries of the land or other area for which the change in jurisdictional status is sought and a precise statement of the measure of legislative jurisdiction sought to be transferred. (3) Immediately upon receipt of the notice, the Governor shall furnish the Attorney General with a copy and shall request his or her comments and recommendations thereon. (b) (1) The Governor shall transmit the notice, together with his or her comments and recommendations, if any, and the comments and recommendations of the Attorney General, if any, to the next session of the General Assembly, which shall be constitutionally competent to consider the notice, comments, and recommendations. (2) Unless prior to the expiration of the legislative session to which the notice is transmitted the General Assembly has adopted an act approving the transfer of legislative jurisdiction as proposed in the notice, the transfer shall not be effective. (c) The Governor shall cause a duly authenticated copy of the notice and act to be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county where the land or other area affected by the transfer of jurisdiction is situated, and upon such recordation, the transfer of jurisdiction shall take effect. (d) The Governor shall cause copies of all documents recorded pursuant to this section to be filed with the Secretary of State. (e) In no event shall any transfer of legislative jurisdiction between the United States and this state take effect, nor shall the Governor transmit any notice proposing such a transfer pursuant to subsection (b) of this section unless, under the applicable laws of the United States: (1) This state shall have jurisdiction to tax private persons, private transactions, and private property, real and personal, resident, occurring, or situated within the land or other area to the same extent that this state has jurisdiction to tax persons, transactions, and property, resident, occurring, or situated generally within this state; (2) Any civil or criminal process lawfully issued by competent authority of this state or any of its subdivisions may be served and executed within the land or other area to the same extent and with the same effect as the process may be served and executed generally within this state, except that the service and execution of process within land or other areas over which the United States Government exercises jurisdiction shall be subject to such rules and regulations issued by authorized officers of the United States Government, or of any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof, as may be reasonably necessary to prevent interference with the carrying out of federal functions; and (3) This state shall exercise over the land or other area the same legislative jurisdiction which it exercises over land or other areas generally within this state, except that the United States shall not be required to forego such measure of exclusive legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over the land or other area pursuant to this section, and this state's exercise of jurisdiction shall be without prejudice to the right of the United States to assert and exercise such concurrent legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over the land or other area. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or impair any transfer of legislative jurisdiction to this state occurring by operation of law. Acts 1959, No. 256, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1127, 10-1128, 10-1129.

(a) (1) In order to acquire all or any measure of legislative jurisdiction of the kind addressed in United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, over any land or other area, or in order to relinquish that legislative jurisdiction or any measure thereof which may be vested in the United States, the United States, acting through a duly authorized department, agency, or officer shall file with the Governor a notice of intention to acquire or relinquish legislative jurisdiction, together with a sufficient number of duly authenticated copies thereof to meet the recording requirements of subsection (c) of this section. (2) The notice shall contain a description adequate to permit accurate identification of the boundaries of the land or other area for which the change in jurisdictional status is sought and a precise statement of the measure of legislative jurisdiction sought to be transferred. (3) Immediately upon receipt of the notice, the Governor shall furnish the Attorney General with a copy and shall request his or her comments and recommendations thereon.

(1) In order to acquire all or any measure of legislative jurisdiction of the kind addressed in United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, over any land or other area, or in order to relinquish that legislative jurisdiction or any measure thereof which may be vested in the United States, the United States, acting through a duly authorized department, agency, or officer shall file with the Governor a notice of intention to acquire or relinquish legislative jurisdiction, together with a sufficient number of duly authenticated copies thereof to meet the recording requirements of subsection (c) of this section.

(2) The notice shall contain a description adequate to permit accurate identification of the boundaries of the land or other area for which the change in jurisdictional status is sought and a precise statement of the measure of legislative jurisdiction sought to be transferred.

(3) Immediately upon receipt of the notice, the Governor shall furnish the Attorney General with a copy and shall request his or her comments and recommendations thereon.

(b) (1) The Governor shall transmit the notice, together with his or her comments and recommendations, if any, and the comments and recommendations of the Attorney General, if any, to the next session of the General Assembly, which shall be constitutionally competent to consider the notice, comments, and recommendations. (2) Unless prior to the expiration of the legislative session to which the notice is transmitted the General Assembly has adopted an act approving the transfer of legislative jurisdiction as proposed in the notice, the transfer shall not be effective.

(1) The Governor shall transmit the notice, together with his or her comments and recommendations, if any, and the comments and recommendations of the Attorney General, if any, to the next session of the General Assembly, which shall be constitutionally competent to consider the notice, comments, and recommendations.

(2) Unless prior to the expiration of the legislative session to which the notice is transmitted the General Assembly has adopted an act approving the transfer of legislative jurisdiction as proposed in the notice, the transfer shall not be effective.

(c) The Governor shall cause a duly authenticated copy of the notice and act to be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county where the land or other area affected by the transfer of jurisdiction is situated, and upon such recordation, the transfer of jurisdiction shall take effect.

(d) The Governor shall cause copies of all documents recorded pursuant to this section to be filed with the Secretary of State.

(e) In no event shall any transfer of legislative jurisdiction between the United States and this state take effect, nor shall the Governor transmit any notice proposing such a transfer pursuant to subsection (b) of this section unless, under the applicable laws of the United States: (1) This state shall have jurisdiction to tax private persons, private transactions, and private property, real and personal, resident, occurring, or situated within the land or other area to the same extent that this state has jurisdiction to tax persons, transactions, and property, resident, occurring, or situated generally within this state; (2) Any civil or criminal process lawfully issued by competent authority of this state or any of its subdivisions may be served and executed within the land or other area to the same extent and with the same effect as the process may be served and executed generally within this state, except that the service and execution of process within land or other areas over which the United States Government exercises jurisdiction shall be subject to such rules and regulations issued by authorized officers of the United States Government, or of any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof, as may be reasonably necessary to prevent interference with the carrying out of federal functions; and (3) This state shall exercise over the land or other area the same legislative jurisdiction which it exercises over land or other areas generally within this state, except that the United States shall not be required to forego such measure of exclusive legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over the land or other area pursuant to this section, and this state's exercise of jurisdiction shall be without prejudice to the right of the United States to assert and exercise such concurrent legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over the land or other area.

(1) This state shall have jurisdiction to tax private persons, private transactions, and private property, real and personal, resident, occurring, or situated within the land or other area to the same extent that this state has jurisdiction to tax persons, transactions, and property, resident, occurring, or situated generally within this state;

(2) Any civil or criminal process lawfully issued by competent authority of this state or any of its subdivisions may be served and executed within the land or other area to the same extent and with the same effect as the process may be served and executed generally within this state, except that the service and execution of process within land or other areas over which the United States Government exercises jurisdiction shall be subject to such rules and regulations issued by authorized officers of the United States Government, or of any department, independent establishment, or agency thereof, as may be reasonably necessary to prevent interference with the carrying out of federal functions; and

(3) This state shall exercise over the land or other area the same legislative jurisdiction which it exercises over land or other areas generally within this state, except that the United States shall not be required to forego such measure of exclusive legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over the land or other area pursuant to this section, and this state's exercise of jurisdiction shall be without prejudice to the right of the United States to assert and exercise such concurrent legislative jurisdiction as may be vested in or retained by it over the land or other area.

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or impair any transfer of legislative jurisdiction to this state occurring by operation of law.

Acts 1959, No. 256, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1127, 10-1128, 10-1129.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-119 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-119
Custody of records
Status: in_force

(a) Books, accounts, records, papers, maps, and documents relating to the functions and powers of the Commissioner of State Lands, including the records and documents used by the historical predecessors of the Commissioner of State Lands, are the property of the state and shall remain in the custody of the Commissioner of State Lands. (b) (1) Except for a temporary loan or temporary measures to preserve, protect, or display a deed, map, document, survey, or other record of the Commissioner of State Lands, the deed, map, document, survey, or other record shall not be removed by any person from the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) (A) Upon request by an interested party, the Commissioner of State Lands shall deliver to the interested party a certified copy of a document or record described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (B) The certified copy shall be treated the same as an original document. (c) This section does not apply to a document or record: (1) That has been conveyed, transferred, or bestowed by the state in the normal course of business or another lawful disposition; or (2) In which the state no longer has an interest. Added by Act 2013, No. 553,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) Books, accounts, records, papers, maps, and documents relating to the functions and powers of the Commissioner of State Lands, including the records and documents used by the historical predecessors of the Commissioner of State Lands, are the property of the state and shall remain in the custody of the Commissioner of State Lands.

(b) (1) Except for a temporary loan or temporary measures to preserve, protect, or display a deed, map, document, survey, or other record of the Commissioner of State Lands, the deed, map, document, survey, or other record shall not be removed by any person from the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) (A) Upon request by an interested party, the Commissioner of State Lands shall deliver to the interested party a certified copy of a document or record described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (B) The certified copy shall be treated the same as an original document.

(1) Except for a temporary loan or temporary measures to preserve, protect, or display a deed, map, document, survey, or other record of the Commissioner of State Lands, the deed, map, document, survey, or other record shall not be removed by any person from the office of the Commissioner of State Lands.

(2) (A) Upon request by an interested party, the Commissioner of State Lands shall deliver to the interested party a certified copy of a document or record described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (B) The certified copy shall be treated the same as an original document.

(A) Upon request by an interested party, the Commissioner of State Lands shall deliver to the interested party a certified copy of a document or record described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(B) The certified copy shall be treated the same as an original document.

(c) This section does not apply to a document or record: (1) That has been conveyed, transferred, or bestowed by the state in the normal course of business or another lawful disposition; or (2) In which the state no longer has an interest.

(1) That has been conveyed, transferred, or bestowed by the state in the normal course of business or another lawful disposition; or

(2) In which the state no longer has an interest.

Added by Act 2013, No. 553,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-806 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-806
Leases and permits - Offer to pay minimums - Notice - Award
Status: in_force

(a) Any person applying for a lease or permit under the provisions of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-805 and 22-5-807 - 22-5-813 shall offer in the application to pay at least the minimums prescribed in the schedule for the lease or permit. (b) (1) Upon receipt of an application for a lease or permit, the office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall determine whether issuing a permit or lease would be in the best interests of the State of Arkansas. If so, the Commissioner of State Lands, within ten (10) days after that determination, shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in this state for no fewer than three (3) consecutive days, and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the property is located for not less than one (1) day, a notice that an application has been filed. (2) The notice shall contain a description of the permit or lease sought, the minimum fee or royalty, and the terms and conditions prescribed for the permit or lease and shall state that persons may bid on the lease or permit by filing a sealed bid in writing with the office of the Commissioner of State Lands within the time specified in the publication. (3) All bids shall be submitted not less than twenty (20) days from the last day of publication. (c) (1) If no other bids for the lease or permit are filed with the Commissioner of State Lands within the specified time period, the lease or permit may be awarded to the person applying therefor. (2) If other bids are received, the lease or permit may be awarded to the highest bidder, but if two (2) or more bids are, in the judgment of the Commissioner of State Lands, reasonably close, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an open auction between the high bidders. (3) After the bidding process is completed, the Commissioner of State Lands, with the recommendations of the Natural Resources Committee, may reject all offers considered unreasonable or may establish terms considered reasonable and in the best interest of the state, which the highest bidder may accept, without further advertising by the state. Acts 1975, No. 524, § 2; 1981, No. 684, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1015; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1.

(a) Any person applying for a lease or permit under the provisions of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-805 and 22-5-807 - 22-5-813 shall offer in the application to pay at least the minimums prescribed in the schedule for the lease or permit.

(b) (1) Upon receipt of an application for a lease or permit, the office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall determine whether issuing a permit or lease would be in the best interests of the State of Arkansas. If so, the Commissioner of State Lands, within ten (10) days after that determination, shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in this state for no fewer than three (3) consecutive days, and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the property is located for not less than one (1) day, a notice that an application has been filed. (2) The notice shall contain a description of the permit or lease sought, the minimum fee or royalty, and the terms and conditions prescribed for the permit or lease and shall state that persons may bid on the lease or permit by filing a sealed bid in writing with the office of the Commissioner of State Lands within the time specified in the publication. (3) All bids shall be submitted not less than twenty (20) days from the last day of publication.

(1) Upon receipt of an application for a lease or permit, the office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall determine whether issuing a permit or lease would be in the best interests of the State of Arkansas. If so, the Commissioner of State Lands, within ten (10) days after that determination, shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in this state for no fewer than three (3) consecutive days, and in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the property is located for not less than one (1) day, a notice that an application has been filed.

(2) The notice shall contain a description of the permit or lease sought, the minimum fee or royalty, and the terms and conditions prescribed for the permit or lease and shall state that persons may bid on the lease or permit by filing a sealed bid in writing with the office of the Commissioner of State Lands within the time specified in the publication.

(3) All bids shall be submitted not less than twenty (20) days from the last day of publication.

(c) (1) If no other bids for the lease or permit are filed with the Commissioner of State Lands within the specified time period, the lease or permit may be awarded to the person applying therefor. (2) If other bids are received, the lease or permit may be awarded to the highest bidder, but if two (2) or more bids are, in the judgment of the Commissioner of State Lands, reasonably close, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an open auction between the high bidders. (3) After the bidding process is completed, the Commissioner of State Lands, with the recommendations of the Natural Resources Committee, may reject all offers considered unreasonable or may establish terms considered reasonable and in the best interest of the state, which the highest bidder may accept, without further advertising by the state.

(1) If no other bids for the lease or permit are filed with the Commissioner of State Lands within the specified time period, the lease or permit may be awarded to the person applying therefor.

(2) If other bids are received, the lease or permit may be awarded to the highest bidder, but if two (2) or more bids are, in the judgment of the Commissioner of State Lands, reasonably close, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an open auction between the high bidders.

(3) After the bidding process is completed, the Commissioner of State Lands, with the recommendations of the Natural Resources Committee, may reject all offers considered unreasonable or may establish terms considered reasonable and in the best interest of the state, which the highest bidder may accept, without further advertising by the state.

Acts 1975, No. 524, § 2; 1981, No. 684, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1015; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-404 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-5-404
Title to lands formed in nonnavigable lakes or abandoned river channels
Status: in_force

(a) The title to all lands which have formed or may form in the beds of nonnavigable lakes, or in abandoned river channels or beds, whether or not still navigable, which reformed lands or alluvia are above the ordinary high-water mark, shall vest in the riparian owners to the lands and shall be assessed and taxed as other lands. (b) The lands referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall include those lands which have emerged or which may emerge by accretion, reliction, evaporation, drainage, or otherwise from the beds of lakes or from former navigable streams, whether by natural or artificial causes, or whether or not the lakes were originally formed from the channel or course of navigable or nonnavigable streams. Acts 1945, No. 203, §§ 1, 2; 1953, No. 126, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-204, 10-205.

(a) The title to all lands which have formed or may form in the beds of nonnavigable lakes, or in abandoned river channels or beds, whether or not still navigable, which reformed lands or alluvia are above the ordinary high-water mark, shall vest in the riparian owners to the lands and shall be assessed and taxed as other lands.

(b) The lands referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall include those lands which have emerged or which may emerge by accretion, reliction, evaporation, drainage, or otherwise from the beds of lakes or from former navigable streams, whether by natural or artificial causes, or whether or not the lakes were originally formed from the channel or course of navigable or nonnavigable streams.

Acts 1945, No. 203, §§ 1, 2; 1953, No. 126, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-204, 10-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-302 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-3-302
Purpose - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) To promote the general welfare of the state with respect to the State Capitol and to promote the general welfare of the property owners of the area as described in this subchapter, an improvement and comprehensive community zoning district, to be called the "Capitol Zoning District", is created, which district shall embrace all that portion of land situated in Little Rock, Pulaski County, State of Arkansas, within the following-described boundaries: Beginning at the point where the centerline of 10th Street intersects the eastern edge of the right-of-way of the Missouri Pacific and Rock Island Railroad Line, thence northeast along the southern boundary of that right-of-way to the point where the centerline of Cross Street, extended northeast, intersects that right-of-way, thence south along the centerline of Cross Street to the point where that line intersects the northern edge of the Wilbur Mills Freeway (I-630), surveyed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, thence westward along the northern edge of the Wilbur Mills Freeway (I-630), as surveyed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, to the point of the beginning. (b) (1) In addition to the area described in subsection (a) of this section, the Capitol Zoning District also shall include an area surrounding the Governor's Mansion, which is located at 18th and Center Streets in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the following-described boundaries: Beginning at a point on the southwestern corner of 13th and Cumberland Streets, in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, proceeding south along the western side of Cumberland Street to the northwest corner of 16th and Cumberland Streets, and then proceeding west along the northern boundary of 16th Street to a point where the centerline of the alleyway between Scott and Cumberland Streets, extended northward, intersects that northern boundary, thence, south along the centerline of the alleyway, or an imaginary line bisecting the blocks between Cumberland and Scott Streets, to the southern boundary of 22nd Street, and thence west along that southern boundary to a point where an imaginary line bisecting the block between Scott and Main Streets intersects that southern boundary, thence south along that imaginary line to a point where the centerline of Roosevelt Road extended eastward intersects that imaginary line, then west along the centerline of Roosevelt Road to the centerline of Chester Street, thence north along the centerline of Chester Street to the centerline of 20th Street, thence east along the centerline of 20th Street, to a point where the centerline of the alleyway between Gaines and State Streets intersects the centerline of 20th Street, thence north along the centerline of the alleyway, or an imaginary line bisecting the blocks between Gaines and State Streets, to a point where that centerline intersects the southern boundary of 13th Street, thence east along the southern boundary of 13th Street to the point of the beginning. (2) In addition, the Capitol Zoning District may in the future be further extended by a two-thirds vote of the Capitol Zoning District Commission to include the area in the following-described boundaries: Beginning at the centerline of Chester Street where it intersects with the centerline of 20th Street proceeding north along the centerline of Chester Street to I-630; thence east along the southern boundary of I-630 to the intersection of the centerline of Commerce Street; thence south along the centerline of Commerce Street to a point where it intersects the centerline of 24th Street; thence east along the centerline of 24th Street to I-30; thence south along the western boundary of I-30 to the intersection of the centerline of Roosevelt Road; and thence west along the centerline of Roosevelt Road to the point of intersection with the imaginary line that bisects the block between Scott and Main Streets. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 79, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1975, No. 267, § 2; 1979, No. 917, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-236; Acts 2001, No. 1798, § 1.

(a) To promote the general welfare of the state with respect to the State Capitol and to promote the general welfare of the property owners of the area as described in this subchapter, an improvement and comprehensive community zoning district, to be called the "Capitol Zoning District", is created, which district shall embrace all that portion of land situated in Little Rock, Pulaski County, State of Arkansas, within the following-described boundaries: Beginning at the point where the centerline of 10th Street intersects the eastern edge of the right-of-way of the Missouri Pacific and Rock Island Railroad Line, thence northeast along the southern boundary of that right-of-way to the point where the centerline of Cross Street, extended northeast, intersects that right-of-way, thence south along the centerline of Cross Street to the point where that line intersects the northern edge of the Wilbur Mills Freeway (I-630), surveyed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, thence westward along the northern edge of the Wilbur Mills Freeway (I-630), as surveyed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, to the point of the beginning.

(b) (1) In addition to the area described in subsection (a) of this section, the Capitol Zoning District also shall include an area surrounding the Governor's Mansion, which is located at 18th and Center Streets in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the following-described boundaries: Beginning at a point on the southwestern corner of 13th and Cumberland Streets, in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, proceeding south along the western side of Cumberland Street to the northwest corner of 16th and Cumberland Streets, and then proceeding west along the northern boundary of 16th Street to a point where the centerline of the alleyway between Scott and Cumberland Streets, extended northward, intersects that northern boundary, thence, south along the centerline of the alleyway, or an imaginary line bisecting the blocks between Cumberland and Scott Streets, to the southern boundary of 22nd Street, and thence west along that southern boundary to a point where an imaginary line bisecting the block between Scott and Main Streets intersects that southern boundary, thence south along that imaginary line to a point where the centerline of Roosevelt Road extended eastward intersects that imaginary line, then west along the centerline of Roosevelt Road to the centerline of Chester Street, thence north along the centerline of Chester Street to the centerline of 20th Street, thence east along the centerline of 20th Street, to a point where the centerline of the alleyway between Gaines and State Streets intersects the centerline of 20th Street, thence north along the centerline of the alleyway, or an imaginary line bisecting the blocks between Gaines and State Streets, to a point where that centerline intersects the southern boundary of 13th Street, thence east along the southern boundary of 13th Street to the point of the beginning. (2) In addition, the Capitol Zoning District may in the future be further extended by a two-thirds vote of the Capitol Zoning District Commission to include the area in the following-described boundaries: Beginning at the centerline of Chester Street where it intersects with the centerline of 20th Street proceeding north along the centerline of Chester Street to I-630; thence east along the southern boundary of I-630 to the intersection of the centerline of Commerce Street; thence south along the centerline of Commerce Street to a point where it intersects the centerline of 24th Street; thence east along the centerline of 24th Street to I-30; thence south along the western boundary of I-30 to the intersection of the centerline of Roosevelt Road; and thence west along the centerline of Roosevelt Road to the point of intersection with the imaginary line that bisects the block between Scott and Main Streets.

(1) In addition to the area described in subsection (a) of this section, the Capitol Zoning District also shall include an area surrounding the Governor's Mansion, which is located at 18th and Center Streets in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the following-described boundaries: Beginning at a point on the southwestern corner of 13th and Cumberland Streets, in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, proceeding south along the western side of Cumberland Street to the northwest corner of 16th and Cumberland Streets, and then proceeding west along the northern boundary of 16th Street to a point where the centerline of the alleyway between Scott and Cumberland Streets, extended northward, intersects that northern boundary, thence, south along the centerline of the alleyway, or an imaginary line bisecting the blocks between Cumberland and Scott Streets, to the southern boundary of 22nd Street, and thence west along that southern boundary to a point where an imaginary line bisecting the block between Scott and Main Streets intersects that southern boundary, thence south along that imaginary line to a point where the centerline of Roosevelt Road extended eastward intersects that imaginary line, then west along the centerline of Roosevelt Road to the centerline of Chester Street, thence north along the centerline of Chester Street to the centerline of 20th Street, thence east along the centerline of 20th Street, to a point where the centerline of the alleyway between Gaines and State Streets intersects the centerline of 20th Street, thence north along the centerline of the alleyway, or an imaginary line bisecting the blocks between Gaines and State Streets, to a point where that centerline intersects the southern boundary of 13th Street, thence east along the southern boundary of 13th Street to the point of the beginning.

(2) In addition, the Capitol Zoning District may in the future be further extended by a two-thirds vote of the Capitol Zoning District Commission to include the area in the following-described boundaries: Beginning at the centerline of Chester Street where it intersects with the centerline of 20th Street proceeding north along the centerline of Chester Street to I-630; thence east along the southern boundary of I-630 to the intersection of the centerline of Commerce Street; thence south along the centerline of Commerce Street to a point where it intersects the centerline of 24th Street; thence east along the centerline of 24th Street to I-30; thence south along the western boundary of I-30 to the intersection of the centerline of Roosevelt Road; and thence west along the centerline of Roosevelt Road to the point of intersection with the imaginary line that bisects the block between Scott and Main Streets.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 79, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1975, No. 267, § 2; 1979, No. 917, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-236; Acts 2001, No. 1798, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-908 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-908
Bonds - Issuance and terms
Status: in_force

(a) In evidence of loans of funds, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds at one (1) time or in series from time to time, as provided in this section, and to use the proceeds thereof, together with other available funds, for defraying the costs of accomplishing the construction of the Arkansas Justice Building, together with all expenses incidental to and reasonably necessary in connection therewith, for paying the expenses of the issuance of the bonds; for the creation of a reserve for contingencies to secure the payment of the bonds, if the authority deems it necessary or desirable; and for providing for the payment of interest on the bonds, if necessary, until sufficient funds are available. (b) (1) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the authority. (2) The bonds may be issued at one (1) time or in series from time to time, and the authorizing resolution may control any priority between or among successive series or issues. (3) The bonds: (A) May be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to both principal and interest; (B) May be in such form and denomination; (C) May have such date or dates; (D) May be stated to mature at such times, not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof; (E) May bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum; (F) May be made payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas; (G) May be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and (H) May contain such other terms and conditions, all as the authority shall determine. (4) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration of ownership, as set forth in subdivision (b)(3) of this section. (c) The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable, including, without limitation, those pertaining to the maintenance of various funds and reserves, the nature and extent of the security, the custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds, the collection and disposition of revenues, the issuance of additional bonds, and the nature of the pledge and security, whether parity or priority, in that event, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the authority and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds as the authority shall determine. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 16; 1973, No. 632, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-615.

(a) In evidence of loans of funds, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds at one (1) time or in series from time to time, as provided in this section, and to use the proceeds thereof, together with other available funds, for defraying the costs of accomplishing the construction of the Arkansas Justice Building, together with all expenses incidental to and reasonably necessary in connection therewith, for paying the expenses of the issuance of the bonds; for the creation of a reserve for contingencies to secure the payment of the bonds, if the authority deems it necessary or desirable; and for providing for the payment of interest on the bonds, if necessary, until sufficient funds are available.

(b) (1) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the authority. (2) The bonds may be issued at one (1) time or in series from time to time, and the authorizing resolution may control any priority between or among successive series or issues. (3) The bonds: (A) May be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to both principal and interest; (B) May be in such form and denomination; (C) May have such date or dates; (D) May be stated to mature at such times, not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof; (E) May bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum; (F) May be made payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas; (G) May be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and (H) May contain such other terms and conditions, all as the authority shall determine. (4) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration of ownership, as set forth in subdivision (b)(3) of this section.

(1) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the authority.

(2) The bonds may be issued at one (1) time or in series from time to time, and the authorizing resolution may control any priority between or among successive series or issues.

(3) The bonds: (A) May be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to both principal and interest; (B) May be in such form and denomination; (C) May have such date or dates; (D) May be stated to mature at such times, not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof; (E) May bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum; (F) May be made payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas; (G) May be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and (H) May contain such other terms and conditions, all as the authority shall determine.

(A) May be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to both principal and interest;

(B) May be in such form and denomination;

(C) May have such date or dates;

(D) May be stated to mature at such times, not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof;

(E) May bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum;

(F) May be made payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas;

(G) May be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and

(H) May contain such other terms and conditions, all as the authority shall determine.

(4) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration of ownership, as set forth in subdivision (b)(3) of this section.

(c) The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable, including, without limitation, those pertaining to the maintenance of various funds and reserves, the nature and extent of the security, the custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds, the collection and disposition of revenues, the issuance of additional bonds, and the nature of the pledge and security, whether parity or priority, in that event, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the authority and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds as the authority shall determine.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 16; 1973, No. 632, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1803 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 18 / Section 22-3-1803
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Adaptive reuse" means the modification to accommodate a function other than its original intent of any building site and existing inhabited structure; (2) (A) "Building project" means any inhabited physical structure and project building site. The phrase includes any structure in which any individual spends more than one (1) hour of time within the structure such as residences, offices, visitors centers, classrooms, administration buildings, etc. (B) "Building project" does not include ancillary structures or buildings with temporary occupancy such as park restrooms, pavilions, storage facilities, or similar structures; (3) "Grant applicant" means any individual, institution, governmental jurisdiction, or other organization recognized by the granting department or agency as qualified to apply for financial assistance from any state department, agency, or office for the purpose of planning, designing, or constructing a new or rehabilitated building; (4) (A) "Green Globes" means the online environmental assessment tool developed by the Green Building Initiative as of December 2004. (B) "Green Globes" allows designers, property owners, and managers to evaluate and rate buildings against best sustainable building design and practices and integrate principles of sustainable architecture at every stage of project delivery in order to design and construct buildings that will be energy-efficient and resource-efficient, achieve operational savings, and provide healthier environments in which to live and work; (5) (A) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" means the following building rating systems developed by the United States Green Building Council: (i) LEED-NC 2.1, as it exists on January 1, 2005; (ii) LEED-EB, as it exists on January 1, 2005; or (iii) LEED-CI, as it exists on January 1, 2005. (B) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" allows designers, property owners, and managers to evaluate and rate buildings against best sustainable building design and practices and to integrate principles of sustainable architecture at every stage of project delivery in order to design and construct buildings that will be energy-efficient and resource-efficient, achieve operational savings, and provide healthier environments in which to live and work; (6) "Newly designed construction project" means any building and its building site for which a contract has been entered into beginning July 1, 2005, to construct a building and building site improvements as outlined in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Green Globes rating systems; (7) "Project building site" means all property associated with a building, including the defined legal description of the property or the defined project limits; (8) (A) "Project limits" means the physical boundaries of a construction project within which all construction activity must occur. (B) "Project limits" includes material and equipment storage space, lay-down or prefabrication space, clearing, grubbing, and drainage improvements; (9) "Project team" means the persons or individuals representing the state agency or owner, professional design consultants, and building contractor, if a contractor is determined prior to design; (10) "Proposed construction project" means all building construction projects in the conceptual planning stages for which a design contract has been executed after July 1, 2005; (11) "Public and private partnerships" means any private development that uses state money to assist in the planning, design, or construction of a building project, such as a building project providing economic incentives for development; (12) "Public funding" means federal or state funds that are allocated for a state building project; (13) "Rehabilitation project" means any building project involving the modification or adaptive reuse of an existing facility in which twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the physical structure, facade, or interior space of a facility is being changed or modified; (14) "State agency" means all departments, offices, boards, commissions, and institutions of the state, including the state-supported institutions of higher education; (15) "State building project" means any inhabited physical structure and project building site in which: (A) A state agency secures the design or construction contract; and (B) Public funding is used in whole or in part to design or construct the project; and (16) "Sustainable" means that: (A) A building integrates building materials and methods that promote environmental quality, energy conservation, economic vitality, and social benefit through the design, construction, and operation of the built environment; (B) A building merges sound, environmentally responsible practices into one (1) discipline that looks at the environmental, economic, and social effects of a building or built project as a whole; and (C) The design encompasses the following broad topics: (i) Efficient management of energy and water resources; (ii) Management of material resources and waste; (iii) Protection of environmental quality; (iv) Protection of health and indoor environmental quality; (v) Reinforcement of natural systems; and (vi) Integrating the design approach. Acts 2005, No. 1770, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Adaptive reuse" means the modification to accommodate a function other than its original intent of any building site and existing inhabited structure;

(2) (A) "Building project" means any inhabited physical structure and project building site. The phrase includes any structure in which any individual spends more than one (1) hour of time within the structure such as residences, offices, visitors centers, classrooms, administration buildings, etc. (B) "Building project" does not include ancillary structures or buildings with temporary occupancy such as park restrooms, pavilions, storage facilities, or similar structures;

(A) "Building project" means any inhabited physical structure and project building site. The phrase includes any structure in which any individual spends more than one (1) hour of time within the structure such as residences, offices, visitors centers, classrooms, administration buildings, etc.

(B) "Building project" does not include ancillary structures or buildings with temporary occupancy such as park restrooms, pavilions, storage facilities, or similar structures;

(3) "Grant applicant" means any individual, institution, governmental jurisdiction, or other organization recognized by the granting department or agency as qualified to apply for financial assistance from any state department, agency, or office for the purpose of planning, designing, or constructing a new or rehabilitated building;

(4) (A) "Green Globes" means the online environmental assessment tool developed by the Green Building Initiative as of December 2004. (B) "Green Globes" allows designers, property owners, and managers to evaluate and rate buildings against best sustainable building design and practices and integrate principles of sustainable architecture at every stage of project delivery in order to design and construct buildings that will be energy-efficient and resource-efficient, achieve operational savings, and provide healthier environments in which to live and work;

(A) "Green Globes" means the online environmental assessment tool developed by the Green Building Initiative as of December 2004.

(B) "Green Globes" allows designers, property owners, and managers to evaluate and rate buildings against best sustainable building design and practices and integrate principles of sustainable architecture at every stage of project delivery in order to design and construct buildings that will be energy-efficient and resource-efficient, achieve operational savings, and provide healthier environments in which to live and work;

(5) (A) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" means the following building rating systems developed by the United States Green Building Council: (i) LEED-NC 2.1, as it exists on January 1, 2005; (ii) LEED-EB, as it exists on January 1, 2005; or (iii) LEED-CI, as it exists on January 1, 2005. (B) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" allows designers, property owners, and managers to evaluate and rate buildings against best sustainable building design and practices and to integrate principles of sustainable architecture at every stage of project delivery in order to design and construct buildings that will be energy-efficient and resource-efficient, achieve operational savings, and provide healthier environments in which to live and work;

(A) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" means the following building rating systems developed by the United States Green Building Council: (i) LEED-NC 2.1, as it exists on January 1, 2005; (ii) LEED-EB, as it exists on January 1, 2005; or (iii) LEED-CI, as it exists on January 1, 2005.

(i) LEED-NC 2.1, as it exists on January 1, 2005;

(ii) LEED-EB, as it exists on January 1, 2005; or

(iii) LEED-CI, as it exists on January 1, 2005.

(B) "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" allows designers, property owners, and managers to evaluate and rate buildings against best sustainable building design and practices and to integrate principles of sustainable architecture at every stage of project delivery in order to design and construct buildings that will be energy-efficient and resource-efficient, achieve operational savings, and provide healthier environments in which to live and work;

(6) "Newly designed construction project" means any building and its building site for which a contract has been entered into beginning July 1, 2005, to construct a building and building site improvements as outlined in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Green Globes rating systems;

(7) "Project building site" means all property associated with a building, including the defined legal description of the property or the defined project limits;

(8) (A) "Project limits" means the physical boundaries of a construction project within which all construction activity must occur. (B) "Project limits" includes material and equipment storage space, lay-down or prefabrication space, clearing, grubbing, and drainage improvements;

(A) "Project limits" means the physical boundaries of a construction project within which all construction activity must occur.

(B) "Project limits" includes material and equipment storage space, lay-down or prefabrication space, clearing, grubbing, and drainage improvements;

(9) "Project team" means the persons or individuals representing the state agency or owner, professional design consultants, and building contractor, if a contractor is determined prior to design;

(10) "Proposed construction project" means all building construction projects in the conceptual planning stages for which a design contract has been executed after July 1, 2005;

(11) "Public and private partnerships" means any private development that uses state money to assist in the planning, design, or construction of a building project, such as a building project providing economic incentives for development;

(12) "Public funding" means federal or state funds that are allocated for a state building project;

(13) "Rehabilitation project" means any building project involving the modification or adaptive reuse of an existing facility in which twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the physical structure, facade, or interior space of a facility is being changed or modified;

(14) "State agency" means all departments, offices, boards, commissions, and institutions of the state, including the state-supported institutions of higher education;

(15) "State building project" means any inhabited physical structure and project building site in which: (A) A state agency secures the design or construction contract; and (B) Public funding is used in whole or in part to design or construct the project; and

(A) A state agency secures the design or construction contract; and

(B) Public funding is used in whole or in part to design or construct the project; and

(16) "Sustainable" means that: (A) A building integrates building materials and methods that promote environmental quality, energy conservation, economic vitality, and social benefit through the design, construction, and operation of the built environment; (B) A building merges sound, environmentally responsible practices into one (1) discipline that looks at the environmental, economic, and social effects of a building or built project as a whole; and (C) The design encompasses the following broad topics: (i) Efficient management of energy and water resources; (ii) Management of material resources and waste; (iii) Protection of environmental quality; (iv) Protection of health and indoor environmental quality; (v) Reinforcement of natural systems; and (vi) Integrating the design approach.

(A) A building integrates building materials and methods that promote environmental quality, energy conservation, economic vitality, and social benefit through the design, construction, and operation of the built environment;

(B) A building merges sound, environmentally responsible practices into one (1) discipline that looks at the environmental, economic, and social effects of a building or built project as a whole; and

(C) The design encompasses the following broad topics: (i) Efficient management of energy and water resources; (ii) Management of material resources and waste; (iii) Protection of environmental quality; (iv) Protection of health and indoor environmental quality; (v) Reinforcement of natural systems; and (vi) Integrating the design approach.

(i) Efficient management of energy and water resources;

(ii) Management of material resources and waste;

(iii) Protection of environmental quality;

(iv) Protection of health and indoor environmental quality;

(v) Reinforcement of natural systems; and

(vi) Integrating the design approach.

Acts 2005, No. 1770, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-208 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-9-208
Renovation of historic sites - Legislative intent and construction
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and determines that: (1) The mandatory adherence to competitive bidding of all costs in altering, repairing, or renovating historic sites and structures has resulted in increased costs due to the inability of bidders to accurately determine on the basis of only an external examination of the historic sites and structures the exact quantity of labor, materials, and supplies necessary to meet the restoration standards; (2) The State of Arkansas would conserve state revenues by giving agencies charged with restoring or maintaining historic properties authority to select the contractors on the basis of the lowest responsible bid price, the bidder's experience in like work, and the techniques he or she proposes to employ, and by giving the agencies authority to reimburse contractors on an actual cost basis for those cost components which cannot be accurately predetermined before undertaking the project; and (3) The procedures provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section should be applicable for specific projects only after review and approval by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, and the Legislative Council. Provided, however, projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education exempt from review and approval of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall not require review and approval by the secretary. (b) In the event there is conflict between the provisions of this section and §§ 22-9-209 - 22-9-211 and the provisions of any other act insofar as the restoration of historic structures is concerned, the procedures set forth in this section and §§ 22-9-209 - 22-9-211 shall govern. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6240, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 81, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 81, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 56, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 56, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 869, §§ 1, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-654, 14-654.3n; Acts 1999, No. 776, § 4; 2001, No. 961, § 10.

(a) The General Assembly finds and determines that: (1) The mandatory adherence to competitive bidding of all costs in altering, repairing, or renovating historic sites and structures has resulted in increased costs due to the inability of bidders to accurately determine on the basis of only an external examination of the historic sites and structures the exact quantity of labor, materials, and supplies necessary to meet the restoration standards; (2) The State of Arkansas would conserve state revenues by giving agencies charged with restoring or maintaining historic properties authority to select the contractors on the basis of the lowest responsible bid price, the bidder's experience in like work, and the techniques he or she proposes to employ, and by giving the agencies authority to reimburse contractors on an actual cost basis for those cost components which cannot be accurately predetermined before undertaking the project; and (3) The procedures provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section should be applicable for specific projects only after review and approval by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, and the Legislative Council. Provided, however, projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education exempt from review and approval of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall not require review and approval by the secretary.

(1) The mandatory adherence to competitive bidding of all costs in altering, repairing, or renovating historic sites and structures has resulted in increased costs due to the inability of bidders to accurately determine on the basis of only an external examination of the historic sites and structures the exact quantity of labor, materials, and supplies necessary to meet the restoration standards;

(2) The State of Arkansas would conserve state revenues by giving agencies charged with restoring or maintaining historic properties authority to select the contractors on the basis of the lowest responsible bid price, the bidder's experience in like work, and the techniques he or she proposes to employ, and by giving the agencies authority to reimburse contractors on an actual cost basis for those cost components which cannot be accurately predetermined before undertaking the project; and

(3) The procedures provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section should be applicable for specific projects only after review and approval by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, and the Legislative Council. Provided, however, projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education exempt from review and approval of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall not require review and approval by the secretary.

(b) In the event there is conflict between the provisions of this section and §§ 22-9-209 - 22-9-211 and the provisions of any other act insofar as the restoration of historic structures is concerned, the procedures set forth in this section and §§ 22-9-209 - 22-9-211 shall govern.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6240, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 81, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 81, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 56, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 56, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 869, §§ 1, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-654, 14-654.3n; Acts 1999, No. 776, § 4; 2001, No. 961, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-906 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-9-906
Selection of vendors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of State Procurement shall select three (3) vendors using the procedures for the procurement of professional services under § 19-11-801 et seq. (2) The office may use the responses from a previous request for qualifications under this subchapter for up to five (5) years to replace any vendors that are removed under this subchapter. (3) If fewer than three (3) vendors respond to the request for qualifications or if there are fewer than three (3) qualified vendors, the office shall select as many qualified vendors as possible. (b) The vendors selected under this subchapter shall be the only vendors with which a public agency may contract for the online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids under §§ 22-9-203 and 22-9-209 . (c) A vendor selected under this subchapter shall: (1) Maintain on its website a clearly designated area for public notices that is accessible through a prominently displayed and clearly labeled link from the homepage of the website; and (2) Primarily publish in the English language. (d) A vendor selected under this subchapter shall not: (1) Have a common owner, shareholder, member of a board of directors, employee, or any other similar interest with another vendor selected under this subchapter; (2) (A) Require payment or a subscription to view an advertisement of a notice of an intention to receive bids or any other posting authorized in this section. (B) A vendor may require payment or a subscription to view any other document; or (3) Provide services under this subchapter for a public agency until the public agency has complied with subsections (e) and (f) of this section. (e) Before using the online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids as a form of notification, a county, city, or town shall: (1) Provide notice through publication in a newspaper concurrently with notification through an online advertisement of notice of an intention to receive bids under this subchapter for five (5) weeks; (2) Adopt a resolution at the beginning of each calendar year that identifies each website designated by ordinance for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; (3) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county identifying each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; and (4) Adopt an ordinance that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids. (f) Before using the online advertisement of bids as a form of notification, a school district shall: (1) Provide notice through publication in a newspaper concurrently with notification through an online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids under this subchapter for five (5) weeks; (2) Adopt a resolution at the beginning of each calendar year that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; and (3) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the school district is located that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids. Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) The Office of State Procurement shall select three (3) vendors using the procedures for the procurement of professional services under § 19-11-801 et seq. (2) The office may use the responses from a previous request for qualifications under this subchapter for up to five (5) years to replace any vendors that are removed under this subchapter. (3) If fewer than three (3) vendors respond to the request for qualifications or if there are fewer than three (3) qualified vendors, the office shall select as many qualified vendors as possible.

(1) The Office of State Procurement shall select three (3) vendors using the procedures for the procurement of professional services under § 19-11-801 et seq.

(2) The office may use the responses from a previous request for qualifications under this subchapter for up to five (5) years to replace any vendors that are removed under this subchapter.

(3) If fewer than three (3) vendors respond to the request for qualifications or if there are fewer than three (3) qualified vendors, the office shall select as many qualified vendors as possible.

(b) The vendors selected under this subchapter shall be the only vendors with which a public agency may contract for the online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids under §§ 22-9-203 and 22-9-209 .

(c) A vendor selected under this subchapter shall: (1) Maintain on its website a clearly designated area for public notices that is accessible through a prominently displayed and clearly labeled link from the homepage of the website; and (2) Primarily publish in the English language.

(1) Maintain on its website a clearly designated area for public notices that is accessible through a prominently displayed and clearly labeled link from the homepage of the website; and

(2) Primarily publish in the English language.

(d) A vendor selected under this subchapter shall not: (1) Have a common owner, shareholder, member of a board of directors, employee, or any other similar interest with another vendor selected under this subchapter; (2) (A) Require payment or a subscription to view an advertisement of a notice of an intention to receive bids or any other posting authorized in this section. (B) A vendor may require payment or a subscription to view any other document; or (3) Provide services under this subchapter for a public agency until the public agency has complied with subsections (e) and (f) of this section.

(1) Have a common owner, shareholder, member of a board of directors, employee, or any other similar interest with another vendor selected under this subchapter;

(2) (A) Require payment or a subscription to view an advertisement of a notice of an intention to receive bids or any other posting authorized in this section. (B) A vendor may require payment or a subscription to view any other document; or

(A) Require payment or a subscription to view an advertisement of a notice of an intention to receive bids or any other posting authorized in this section.

(B) A vendor may require payment or a subscription to view any other document; or

(3) Provide services under this subchapter for a public agency until the public agency has complied with subsections (e) and (f) of this section.

(e) Before using the online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids as a form of notification, a county, city, or town shall: (1) Provide notice through publication in a newspaper concurrently with notification through an online advertisement of notice of an intention to receive bids under this subchapter for five (5) weeks; (2) Adopt a resolution at the beginning of each calendar year that identifies each website designated by ordinance for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; (3) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county identifying each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; and (4) Adopt an ordinance that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids.

(1) Provide notice through publication in a newspaper concurrently with notification through an online advertisement of notice of an intention to receive bids under this subchapter for five (5) weeks;

(2) Adopt a resolution at the beginning of each calendar year that identifies each website designated by ordinance for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids;

(3) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county identifying each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; and

(4) Adopt an ordinance that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids.

(f) Before using the online advertisement of bids as a form of notification, a school district shall: (1) Provide notice through publication in a newspaper concurrently with notification through an online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids under this subchapter for five (5) weeks; (2) Adopt a resolution at the beginning of each calendar year that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; and (3) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the school district is located that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids.

(1) Provide notice through publication in a newspaper concurrently with notification through an online advertisement of notices of an intention to receive bids under this subchapter for five (5) weeks;

(2) Adopt a resolution at the beginning of each calendar year that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids; and

(3) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the school district is located that identifies each website designated for the online posting of advertisements for notices of an intention to receive bids.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1205 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 12 / Section 22-3-1205
Powers of Building Authority Division generally
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the powers, purposes, and authorities set forth elsewhere in this subchapter or in other laws, the Building Authority Division is authorized and empowered to: (1) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by the Division of Correction for the housing, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of inmates committed to or in the custody of the Division of Correction; (2) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by the Division of Correction for the prison agriculture and industry programs; (3) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by state-supported institutions of higher education; (4) Redeem or pay and discharge, or provide therefor, the outstanding 1977 Bonds and 1979 Bonds; (5) Obtain the necessary funds for accomplishing its powers, purposes, and authorities from any source, including, without limitation, the proceeds of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter; funds appropriated and made available under Chapter 2 of this title; and funds, if any, appropriated for the buildings defined in this subchapter; (6) Purchase, lease or rent, and receive the bequests or donations of, or otherwise acquire, sell, trade, or barter any property either real, personal, or mixed, and convert such property into money or other property; (7) Contract and be contracted with; (8) Apply for, receive, accept, and use any moneys and property from the United States Government, any agency, any state or governmental body or political subdivision, any public or private corporation or organization of any nature, or any individual; (9) Invest and reinvest any of the Building Authority Division's moneys in securities selected by the Building Authority Division; and (10) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the powers, purposes, and authorities set forth in this subchapter and to carry out the intent of this subchapter. (b) The powers, purposes, and authorities set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be carried out in accordance with the duly promulgated policies of the Building Authority Division, under and pursuant to Chapter 2 of this title. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1009, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 64, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 64, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1983, No. 458, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2603.

(a) In addition to the powers, purposes, and authorities set forth elsewhere in this subchapter or in other laws, the Building Authority Division is authorized and empowered to: (1) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by the Division of Correction for the housing, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of inmates committed to or in the custody of the Division of Correction; (2) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by the Division of Correction for the prison agriculture and industry programs; (3) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by state-supported institutions of higher education; (4) Redeem or pay and discharge, or provide therefor, the outstanding 1977 Bonds and 1979 Bonds; (5) Obtain the necessary funds for accomplishing its powers, purposes, and authorities from any source, including, without limitation, the proceeds of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter; funds appropriated and made available under Chapter 2 of this title; and funds, if any, appropriated for the buildings defined in this subchapter; (6) Purchase, lease or rent, and receive the bequests or donations of, or otherwise acquire, sell, trade, or barter any property either real, personal, or mixed, and convert such property into money or other property; (7) Contract and be contracted with; (8) Apply for, receive, accept, and use any moneys and property from the United States Government, any agency, any state or governmental body or political subdivision, any public or private corporation or organization of any nature, or any individual; (9) Invest and reinvest any of the Building Authority Division's moneys in securities selected by the Building Authority Division; and (10) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the powers, purposes, and authorities set forth in this subchapter and to carry out the intent of this subchapter.

(1) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by the Division of Correction for the housing, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of inmates committed to or in the custody of the Division of Correction;

(2) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by the Division of Correction for the prison agriculture and industry programs;

(3) Acquire, construct, repair, renovate, alter, maintain, and equip existing or new buildings and capital improvements and the sites upon which they are situated for use by state-supported institutions of higher education;

(4) Redeem or pay and discharge, or provide therefor, the outstanding 1977 Bonds and 1979 Bonds;

(5) Obtain the necessary funds for accomplishing its powers, purposes, and authorities from any source, including, without limitation, the proceeds of certificates of indebtedness issued under this subchapter; funds appropriated and made available under Chapter 2 of this title; and funds, if any, appropriated for the buildings defined in this subchapter;

(6) Purchase, lease or rent, and receive the bequests or donations of, or otherwise acquire, sell, trade, or barter any property either real, personal, or mixed, and convert such property into money or other property;

(7) Contract and be contracted with;

(8) Apply for, receive, accept, and use any moneys and property from the United States Government, any agency, any state or governmental body or political subdivision, any public or private corporation or organization of any nature, or any individual;

(9) Invest and reinvest any of the Building Authority Division's moneys in securities selected by the Building Authority Division; and

(10) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the powers, purposes, and authorities set forth in this subchapter and to carry out the intent of this subchapter.

(b) The powers, purposes, and authorities set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be carried out in accordance with the duly promulgated policies of the Building Authority Division, under and pursuant to Chapter 2 of this title.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1009, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 64, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 64, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1983, No. 458, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1005 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 10 / Section 22-3-1005
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 7, eff. 2/22/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1141,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404; Acts 1991, No. 37, § 2; 1995, No. 819, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 7, eff. 2/22/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1141,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404; Acts 1991, No. 37, § 2; 1995, No. 819, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-606 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 22-5-606
Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund
Status: in_force

All amounts recovered for the state shall be paid to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund for the support of the office of the Commissioner of State Lands, and each agent's per diem and expenses shall be paid from the fund. Acts 1931, No. 125, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-312n.

All amounts recovered for the state shall be paid to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund for the support of the office of the Commissioner of State Lands, and each agent's per diem and expenses shall be paid from the fund.

Acts 1931, No. 125, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-312n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-2-117 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-117
Maintenance responsibilities - Capitol Zoning District
Status: in_force

(a) As to all presently existing public buildings and capital improvements within the Capitol Zoning District, as zoned by § 22-3-302(a) , any person or entity responsible for the custody, management, maintenance, repair, operation, or landscaping of such public buildings and capital improvements and their grounds shall be accountable to the Building Authority Division as follows: (1) The division shall approve all plans and expenditures for alterations, repairs, maintenance, operation, management, landscaping, and provisions of utilities of and for the buildings, improvements, and grounds; (2) The division shall establish and enforce minimum standards and criteria for the maintenance, management, and operation of the buildings, improvements, and grounds, including the establishment of maintenance schedules; and (3) The division shall approve the purchase or rental of equipment and supplies for use in the management, maintenance, operation, repair, and landscaping of the buildings, improvements, and grounds. (b) The Secretary of State shall remain as custodian of the State Capitol Building and the grounds immediately surrounding the State Capitol Building upon which the State Capitol Building is located. The Secretary of State, except as may otherwise be provided by law, shall have full responsibility for the maintenance, management, and operation of the building and its grounds, including the grounds commonly known as the "Mall Area" to the west of the State Capitol Building and the Capitol Hill Building and adjacent parking areas thereto. The Secretary of State shall not be accountable to the division for such maintenance, management, and operation. (c) To the extent necessary to carry out the provisions and intent of this section, all laws relating to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of persons or entities regarding the custody and management by those persons of all buildings and grounds within the confines of the Capitol Zoning District, except for the custody and management by the Secretary of State of the State Capitol Building and its immediate grounds as provided in subsection (b) of this section, are amended. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as exempting public buildings and capital improvements located within the Capitol Zoning District from any other applicable provision of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6179, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 35, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 35, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1975, No. 716, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1026.

(a) As to all presently existing public buildings and capital improvements within the Capitol Zoning District, as zoned by § 22-3-302(a) , any person or entity responsible for the custody, management, maintenance, repair, operation, or landscaping of such public buildings and capital improvements and their grounds shall be accountable to the Building Authority Division as follows: (1) The division shall approve all plans and expenditures for alterations, repairs, maintenance, operation, management, landscaping, and provisions of utilities of and for the buildings, improvements, and grounds; (2) The division shall establish and enforce minimum standards and criteria for the maintenance, management, and operation of the buildings, improvements, and grounds, including the establishment of maintenance schedules; and (3) The division shall approve the purchase or rental of equipment and supplies for use in the management, maintenance, operation, repair, and landscaping of the buildings, improvements, and grounds.

(1) The division shall approve all plans and expenditures for alterations, repairs, maintenance, operation, management, landscaping, and provisions of utilities of and for the buildings, improvements, and grounds;

(2) The division shall establish and enforce minimum standards and criteria for the maintenance, management, and operation of the buildings, improvements, and grounds, including the establishment of maintenance schedules; and

(3) The division shall approve the purchase or rental of equipment and supplies for use in the management, maintenance, operation, repair, and landscaping of the buildings, improvements, and grounds.

(b) The Secretary of State shall remain as custodian of the State Capitol Building and the grounds immediately surrounding the State Capitol Building upon which the State Capitol Building is located. The Secretary of State, except as may otherwise be provided by law, shall have full responsibility for the maintenance, management, and operation of the building and its grounds, including the grounds commonly known as the "Mall Area" to the west of the State Capitol Building and the Capitol Hill Building and adjacent parking areas thereto. The Secretary of State shall not be accountable to the division for such maintenance, management, and operation.

(c) To the extent necessary to carry out the provisions and intent of this section, all laws relating to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of persons or entities regarding the custody and management by those persons of all buildings and grounds within the confines of the Capitol Zoning District, except for the custody and management by the Secretary of State of the State Capitol Building and its immediate grounds as provided in subsection (b) of this section, are amended.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed as exempting public buildings and capital improvements located within the Capitol Zoning District from any other applicable provision of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6179, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 35, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 35, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 716, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1026.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-202 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-202
Secretary of State as custodian
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State is the constituted and legal custodian of the State Capitol Building, the grounds, and all the furniture and fixtures thereon and therein belonging to the state. (b) It is the duty of the Secretary of State to report to each General Assembly the condition of the State Capitol Building and of the grounds, furniture, and fixtures and to make recommendations relative to the maintenance of the building and grounds. (c) The Secretary of State may establish rental or other charges for the renting or leasing of property under an existing rental contract or lease to the Secretary of State as of January 1, 2013, within the State Capitol Building, the Capitol Hill Building, and the parking areas adjacent to the State Capitol Building and the Capitol Hill Building. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1179,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1917, No. 150, § 2, p. 803; C. & M. Dig., § 4424; Pope's Dig., § 5455; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-202.

(a) The Secretary of State is the constituted and legal custodian of the State Capitol Building, the grounds, and all the furniture and fixtures thereon and therein belonging to the state.

(b) It is the duty of the Secretary of State to report to each General Assembly the condition of the State Capitol Building and of the grounds, furniture, and fixtures and to make recommendations relative to the maintenance of the building and grounds.

(c) The Secretary of State may establish rental or other charges for the renting or leasing of property under an existing rental contract or lease to the Secretary of State as of January 1, 2013, within the State Capitol Building, the Capitol Hill Building, and the parking areas adjacent to the State Capitol Building and the Capitol Hill Building.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1179,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1917, No. 150, § 2, p. 803; C. & M. Dig., § 4424; Pope's Dig., § 5455; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-219 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-219
Monument to honor veterans of twentieth-century wars
Status: in_force

(a) It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Eighth Arkansas General Assembly that many thousands of Arkansans served in the armed services of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and, now, the War in the Persian Gulf, and that many of these veterans have not fully received the honors and recognition deserving of those citizens from a thankful state and nation and that an appropriate monument should be established on the State Capitol grounds as a symbol to honor those men and women who gave their lives and who served with honor in the military service of their nation during war. (b) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds an appropriate monument to all the Arkansas veterans of the wars and military conflicts of the twentieth century after an appropriate design has been selected and when adequate funds for the construction thereof are deposited into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund herein created. (c) (1) There is hereby created the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Design Selection Committee. The design selection committee shall consist of six (6) members designated as follows: (A) Five (5) members shall be Arkansas military war veterans from a war or conflict in the twentieth century and selected by the Secretary of State. He or she shall select at least one (1) member each representing the military war veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War in the Persian Gulf. (B) One (1) member shall be the Secretary of State or his or her designee. (2) The design selection committee shall meet at such times as it shall determine to be necessary to select a design and site for the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument. The monument shall be of such size and design to provide for a specific place of honor for the Arkansas war veterans of each of the specific twentieth-century conflicts. (3) The design and site selection shall be subject to the approval of the Capitol Zoning District Commission created under § 22-3-303 . (4) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations, to be deposited as trust funds into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund which is hereby created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. All funds deposited into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of constructing and erecting a monument in the memory and recognition of the military war veterans of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1991, No. 1159, §§ 1-4.

(a) It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-Eighth Arkansas General Assembly that many thousands of Arkansans served in the armed services of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and, now, the War in the Persian Gulf, and that many of these veterans have not fully received the honors and recognition deserving of those citizens from a thankful state and nation and that an appropriate monument should be established on the State Capitol grounds as a symbol to honor those men and women who gave their lives and who served with honor in the military service of their nation during war.

(b) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds an appropriate monument to all the Arkansas veterans of the wars and military conflicts of the twentieth century after an appropriate design has been selected and when adequate funds for the construction thereof are deposited into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund herein created.

(c) (1) There is hereby created the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Design Selection Committee. The design selection committee shall consist of six (6) members designated as follows: (A) Five (5) members shall be Arkansas military war veterans from a war or conflict in the twentieth century and selected by the Secretary of State. He or she shall select at least one (1) member each representing the military war veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War in the Persian Gulf. (B) One (1) member shall be the Secretary of State or his or her designee. (2) The design selection committee shall meet at such times as it shall determine to be necessary to select a design and site for the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument. The monument shall be of such size and design to provide for a specific place of honor for the Arkansas war veterans of each of the specific twentieth-century conflicts. (3) The design and site selection shall be subject to the approval of the Capitol Zoning District Commission created under § 22-3-303 . (4) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations, to be deposited as trust funds into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund which is hereby created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. All funds deposited into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of constructing and erecting a monument in the memory and recognition of the military war veterans of the State of Arkansas.

(1) There is hereby created the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Design Selection Committee. The design selection committee shall consist of six (6) members designated as follows: (A) Five (5) members shall be Arkansas military war veterans from a war or conflict in the twentieth century and selected by the Secretary of State. He or she shall select at least one (1) member each representing the military war veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War in the Persian Gulf. (B) One (1) member shall be the Secretary of State or his or her designee.

(A) Five (5) members shall be Arkansas military war veterans from a war or conflict in the twentieth century and selected by the Secretary of State. He or she shall select at least one (1) member each representing the military war veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War in the Persian Gulf.

(B) One (1) member shall be the Secretary of State or his or her designee.

(2) The design selection committee shall meet at such times as it shall determine to be necessary to select a design and site for the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument. The monument shall be of such size and design to provide for a specific place of honor for the Arkansas war veterans of each of the specific twentieth-century conflicts.

(3) The design and site selection shall be subject to the approval of the Capitol Zoning District Commission created under § 22-3-303 .

(4) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations, to be deposited as trust funds into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund which is hereby created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. All funds deposited into the Arkansas Military War Veterans Monument Fund shall be used exclusively for the purpose of constructing and erecting a monument in the memory and recognition of the military war veterans of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1991, No. 1159, §§ 1-4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-2-116 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-116
Maintenance responsibilities generally
Status: in_force

(a) The Building Authority Division shall provide for the management, maintenance, and operation of public buildings as may be required by the provisions and implementation of this chapter, or as may otherwise be required by law. (b) The division may enter into agreements with agencies to provide for the management, maintenance, and operation of those public buildings which are not owned by the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6178, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 34, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 34, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1975, No. 716, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1026; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 12.

(a) The Building Authority Division shall provide for the management, maintenance, and operation of public buildings as may be required by the provisions and implementation of this chapter, or as may otherwise be required by law.

(b) The division may enter into agreements with agencies to provide for the management, maintenance, and operation of those public buildings which are not owned by the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6178, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 34, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 34, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 716, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1026; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1506 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 15 / Section 22-3-1506
Exceptions
Status: in_force

The provisions of § 22-3-301 et seq., pertaining to the Capitol Zoning District Commission, § 22-3-401 et seq., pertaining to the Capitol Parking Control Committee, § 22-3-501 et seq., pertaining to the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, and § 22-3-202 , pertaining to the Secretary of State, or any other provision of law inconsistent with the intent of this subchapter shall not be applicable to the Building Authority Division in connection with the parking facilities contemplated by this subchapter, and no filings, consents, or approvals shall be required from any agency of the state prior to the construction, renovation, or repair of parking facilities or concerning the operations thereof. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6222, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 736, § 3.

The provisions of § 22-3-301 et seq., pertaining to the Capitol Zoning District Commission, § 22-3-401 et seq., pertaining to the Capitol Parking Control Committee, § 22-3-501 et seq., pertaining to the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, and § 22-3-202 , pertaining to the Secretary of State, or any other provision of law inconsistent with the intent of this subchapter shall not be applicable to the Building Authority Division in connection with the parking facilities contemplated by this subchapter, and no filings, consents, or approvals shall be required from any agency of the state prior to the construction, renovation, or repair of parking facilities or concerning the operations thereof.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6222, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 736, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-403 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-5-403
Title to lands formed in navigable waters
Status: in_force

(a) All land which has formed or may form in the navigable waters of this state, and within the original boundaries of a former owner of land upon such waters, shall belong to and the title thereto shall vest in the former owner, his or her heirs or assigns, or in whoever may have lawfully succeeded to the right of the former owner therein. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights or interests of third parties in any such land acquired before the passage of this section. Acts 1901, No. 127, §§ 1, 2, p. 197; C. & M. Dig., § 6783; Pope's Dig., § 8709; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-202, 10-203.

(a) All land which has formed or may form in the navigable waters of this state, and within the original boundaries of a former owner of land upon such waters, shall belong to and the title thereto shall vest in the former owner, his or her heirs or assigns, or in whoever may have lawfully succeeded to the right of the former owner therein.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights or interests of third parties in any such land acquired before the passage of this section.

Acts 1901, No. 127, §§ 1, 2, p. 197; C. & M. Dig., § 6783; Pope's Dig., § 8709; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-202, 10-203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-803 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-3-803
Payrolls, purchase of equipment, and major repairs
Status: in_force

Payrolls, the purchase of equipment, and the expenses resulting from major repairs to the Governor's Mansion shall be paid upon vouchers issued in the normal course and shall be subject to applicable laws of the state as in the instance of the operation of the Governor's office. Acts 1953, No. 289, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-307.

Payrolls, the purchase of equipment, and the expenses resulting from major repairs to the Governor's Mansion shall be paid upon vouchers issued in the normal course and shall be subject to applicable laws of the state as in the instance of the operation of the Governor's office.

Acts 1953, No. 289, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-218 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-218
Relocation - Vacant areas
Status: in_force

(a) In the event an officer or agency relocates an office and related staff from or within the State Capitol Building at the request of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities and the officer or agency does not have an appropriation sufficient to pay the moving costs, rents, costs of making necessary modifications to rented space, or other costs associated with the move, the Bureau of Legislative Research may expend from appropriations authorized for the bureau such additional funds as may be required to assist such officer or agency in paying the additional costs. (b) When any area in the State Capitol Building is vacated, the Secretary of State and the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall jointly decide who shall occupy the vacated area. Acts 1995, No. 1312, § 21; 1995 (Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 20; 1997, No. 267, § 1; 1997, No. 1285, § 18.

(a) In the event an officer or agency relocates an office and related staff from or within the State Capitol Building at the request of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities and the officer or agency does not have an appropriation sufficient to pay the moving costs, rents, costs of making necessary modifications to rented space, or other costs associated with the move, the Bureau of Legislative Research may expend from appropriations authorized for the bureau such additional funds as may be required to assist such officer or agency in paying the additional costs.

(b) When any area in the State Capitol Building is vacated, the Secretary of State and the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall jointly decide who shall occupy the vacated area.

Acts 1995, No. 1312, § 21; 1995 (Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 20; 1997, No. 267, § 1; 1997, No. 1285, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-222 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-7-222
Concurrent jurisdiction - Certain tract in Camp Robinson
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas accepts relinquishment by the United States to the State of Arkansas of such legislative jurisdiction as will enable the State of Arkansas and its political subdivisions to exercise, concurrently with the United States, law enforcement powers on a tract of land located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, being the same land excepted from the August 25, 1950, deed from the United States to the State of Arkansas covering Camp Robinson and being further described as Block Fifteen (15), bounded by Military Road, Dakota Avenue, 3rd Place, and the Missouri Pacific track, containing thirty-one and five-tenths (31.5) acres, more or less. (b) The Governor is authorized to take appropriate necessary steps, as described in § 22-7-102 , to accomplish the transfer of the legislative jurisdiction referred to in subsection (a) of this section. Acts 1983, No. 239, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1132, 10-1133.

(a) The State of Arkansas accepts relinquishment by the United States to the State of Arkansas of such legislative jurisdiction as will enable the State of Arkansas and its political subdivisions to exercise, concurrently with the United States, law enforcement powers on a tract of land located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, being the same land excepted from the August 25, 1950, deed from the United States to the State of Arkansas covering Camp Robinson and being further described as Block Fifteen (15), bounded by Military Road, Dakota Avenue, 3rd Place, and the Missouri Pacific track, containing thirty-one and five-tenths (31.5) acres, more or less.

(b) The Governor is authorized to take appropriate necessary steps, as described in § 22-7-102 , to accomplish the transfer of the legislative jurisdiction referred to in subsection (a) of this section.

Acts 1983, No. 239, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1132, 10-1133.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-301 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-9-301
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1068,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2017. Acts 1969, No. 74, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-631, 14-632; Acts 1995, No. 548, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1068,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 74, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-631, 14-632; Acts 1995, No. 548, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1415 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1415
Supervision and management of buildings and facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The Building Authority Division may supervise and manage buildings and other facilities constructed pursuant to the authority granted in this subchapter and to manage, maintain, and repair those buildings and facilities to provide rental space to be made available for the housing of state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and institutions, or other tenants at such rental rates as deemed necessary: (1) To provide sufficient funds to enable the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to meet, when due, the payment of the principal of, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with all bonds issued under this subchapter; (2) To enable the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to establish and maintain such reserves and other financial obligations in regard to the bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, as shall be set forth in any authorizing resolution or trust indenture utilized for that purpose; and (3) To pay the costs of utilities, insurance, janitorial supplies and services, building maintenance, upkeep, repair, and remodeling as deemed necessary, including the accumulation of reserves deemed necessary for such purposes as authorized under the provisions of this subchapter, and, in connection therewith, the division may establish one (1) or more accounts in one (1) or more banks authorized to do business in this state to accomplish those purposes. (b) The division may hire legal counsel of its choice to assist in the administration of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6216, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 50, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 50, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 13; 1995, No. 1229, § 2; 1999, No. 1182, § 6.

(a) The Building Authority Division may supervise and manage buildings and other facilities constructed pursuant to the authority granted in this subchapter and to manage, maintain, and repair those buildings and facilities to provide rental space to be made available for the housing of state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and institutions, or other tenants at such rental rates as deemed necessary: (1) To provide sufficient funds to enable the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to meet, when due, the payment of the principal of, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with all bonds issued under this subchapter; (2) To enable the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to establish and maintain such reserves and other financial obligations in regard to the bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, as shall be set forth in any authorizing resolution or trust indenture utilized for that purpose; and (3) To pay the costs of utilities, insurance, janitorial supplies and services, building maintenance, upkeep, repair, and remodeling as deemed necessary, including the accumulation of reserves deemed necessary for such purposes as authorized under the provisions of this subchapter, and, in connection therewith, the division may establish one (1) or more accounts in one (1) or more banks authorized to do business in this state to accomplish those purposes.

(1) To provide sufficient funds to enable the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to meet, when due, the payment of the principal of, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with all bonds issued under this subchapter;

(2) To enable the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to establish and maintain such reserves and other financial obligations in regard to the bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, as shall be set forth in any authorizing resolution or trust indenture utilized for that purpose; and

(3) To pay the costs of utilities, insurance, janitorial supplies and services, building maintenance, upkeep, repair, and remodeling as deemed necessary, including the accumulation of reserves deemed necessary for such purposes as authorized under the provisions of this subchapter, and, in connection therewith, the division may establish one (1) or more accounts in one (1) or more banks authorized to do business in this state to accomplish those purposes.

(b) The division may hire legal counsel of its choice to assist in the administration of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6216, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 50, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 50, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 13; 1995, No. 1229, § 2; 1999, No. 1182, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1212 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 12 / Section 22-3-1212
Certificates of indebtedness - Funds used for purchase - Retirement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The state funds which may be used by the State Board of Finance in making the purchases of the certificates of indebtedness are those specifically referred to under the provisions of the State Treasury Management Law, § 19-3-501 et seq. (2) All certificates purchased or received shall be held in trust for the use and benefit of the various state funds used in the purchase. (b) With respect to each certificate of indebtedness, at maturity thereof, the Treasurer of State shall: (1) Withdraw the certificate from the Securities Account, charge the Securities Account with the principal thereof, and cancel the certificate; (2) Withdraw from the Public Facilities Debt Service Fund established by this subchapter the aggregate amount of principal and interest then due on the certificate; (3) Deposit into the State Treasury to the credit of the Cash Account that part of the aggregate amount representing the principal indebtedness evidenced by the certificate; and (4) Deposit into the Securities Reserve Fund, as nonrevenue receipts, that part of the aggregate amount representing interest then due on the certificate. (c) The certificates of indebtedness which have been paid and cancelled by the Treasurer of State shall be delivered to the Building Authority Division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6203, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 458, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2607.

(a) (1) The state funds which may be used by the State Board of Finance in making the purchases of the certificates of indebtedness are those specifically referred to under the provisions of the State Treasury Management Law, § 19-3-501 et seq. (2) All certificates purchased or received shall be held in trust for the use and benefit of the various state funds used in the purchase.

(1) The state funds which may be used by the State Board of Finance in making the purchases of the certificates of indebtedness are those specifically referred to under the provisions of the State Treasury Management Law, § 19-3-501 et seq.

(2) All certificates purchased or received shall be held in trust for the use and benefit of the various state funds used in the purchase.

(b) With respect to each certificate of indebtedness, at maturity thereof, the Treasurer of State shall: (1) Withdraw the certificate from the Securities Account, charge the Securities Account with the principal thereof, and cancel the certificate; (2) Withdraw from the Public Facilities Debt Service Fund established by this subchapter the aggregate amount of principal and interest then due on the certificate; (3) Deposit into the State Treasury to the credit of the Cash Account that part of the aggregate amount representing the principal indebtedness evidenced by the certificate; and (4) Deposit into the Securities Reserve Fund, as nonrevenue receipts, that part of the aggregate amount representing interest then due on the certificate.

(1) Withdraw the certificate from the Securities Account, charge the Securities Account with the principal thereof, and cancel the certificate;

(2) Withdraw from the Public Facilities Debt Service Fund established by this subchapter the aggregate amount of principal and interest then due on the certificate;

(3) Deposit into the State Treasury to the credit of the Cash Account that part of the aggregate amount representing the principal indebtedness evidenced by the certificate; and

(4) Deposit into the Securities Reserve Fund, as nonrevenue receipts, that part of the aggregate amount representing interest then due on the certificate.

(c) The certificates of indebtedness which have been paid and cancelled by the Treasurer of State shall be delivered to the Building Authority Division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6203, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 458, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-406 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-5-406
Limited quitclaim of streambed of Mulberry River
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas quitclaims, to the owners of adjacent lands, title to the streambed of the Mulberry River, excluding oil, gas, and other mineral rights underlying the stream, to the center of the stream. However, the state retains an easement to run with the land for free passage by the public over the land by canoe, boat, other watercraft, swimming, wading, or walking, and for fishing, recreation, travel, commerce, and other purposes. (b) (1) The State of Arkansas relinquishes and quitclaims to the owners of oil, gas, and other minerals underlying adjacent lands, and to their lessees, all right, title, and interest in and to the oil, gas, and other minerals underlying the bed of the Mulberry River. (2) No affirmative action shall be required by the mineral owner or lessee of the State of Arkansas to enable the mineral owner or lessee to retain ownership of or leasehold interest in the minerals under the bed of the Mulberry River. (3) (A) If the mineral owner or lessee desires record proof of his or her continued ownership of the oil, gas, and other minerals, he or she may file an application with the Commissioner of State Lands for a quitclaim deed covering the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the river. (B) If the lands have been surveyed and platted, the mineral owner may furnish the Commissioner of State Lands a copy of the survey and plat. (C) If the survey and plat sufficiently identify the land, no further survey shall be required. (4) (A) In the alternative, the mineral owner may file with his or her application a deposit of the estimated cost of a survey, and the Commissioner of State Lands shall direct the county surveyor of the county in which the lands are located, or some other competent surveyor, to make an accurate survey of the lands and to plat them in reference to the survey of adjacent lands and file the survey and plat in the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. (B) Upon the filing of the survey and plat, the Commissioner of State Lands shall pay for the cost of the survey out of the money deposited as provided in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section. (C) If the deposit is insufficient for that purpose, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an additional deposit. (D) If any deposited funds remain after payment, they shall be refunded to the depositor. (5) After the survey and plat are filed, the applicant shall file affidavits of at least two (2) competent persons having full personal knowledge of the facts, establishing that the applicant is the present owner or lessee of the minerals in and under the streambed. (6) Upon receipt of the survey and affidavits, the Commissioner of State Lands may issue a quitclaim deed to the applicant upon the payment of a deed fee of one dollar ($1.00). The quitclaim deed establishes that the state makes no claim to the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the stream. Acts 1981, No. 830, §§ 1, 2; 1981, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1027 -- 10-1029.

(a) The State of Arkansas quitclaims, to the owners of adjacent lands, title to the streambed of the Mulberry River, excluding oil, gas, and other mineral rights underlying the stream, to the center of the stream. However, the state retains an easement to run with the land for free passage by the public over the land by canoe, boat, other watercraft, swimming, wading, or walking, and for fishing, recreation, travel, commerce, and other purposes.

(b) (1) The State of Arkansas relinquishes and quitclaims to the owners of oil, gas, and other minerals underlying adjacent lands, and to their lessees, all right, title, and interest in and to the oil, gas, and other minerals underlying the bed of the Mulberry River. (2) No affirmative action shall be required by the mineral owner or lessee of the State of Arkansas to enable the mineral owner or lessee to retain ownership of or leasehold interest in the minerals under the bed of the Mulberry River. (3) (A) If the mineral owner or lessee desires record proof of his or her continued ownership of the oil, gas, and other minerals, he or she may file an application with the Commissioner of State Lands for a quitclaim deed covering the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the river. (B) If the lands have been surveyed and platted, the mineral owner may furnish the Commissioner of State Lands a copy of the survey and plat. (C) If the survey and plat sufficiently identify the land, no further survey shall be required. (4) (A) In the alternative, the mineral owner may file with his or her application a deposit of the estimated cost of a survey, and the Commissioner of State Lands shall direct the county surveyor of the county in which the lands are located, or some other competent surveyor, to make an accurate survey of the lands and to plat them in reference to the survey of adjacent lands and file the survey and plat in the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. (B) Upon the filing of the survey and plat, the Commissioner of State Lands shall pay for the cost of the survey out of the money deposited as provided in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section. (C) If the deposit is insufficient for that purpose, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an additional deposit. (D) If any deposited funds remain after payment, they shall be refunded to the depositor. (5) After the survey and plat are filed, the applicant shall file affidavits of at least two (2) competent persons having full personal knowledge of the facts, establishing that the applicant is the present owner or lessee of the minerals in and under the streambed. (6) Upon receipt of the survey and affidavits, the Commissioner of State Lands may issue a quitclaim deed to the applicant upon the payment of a deed fee of one dollar ($1.00). The quitclaim deed establishes that the state makes no claim to the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the stream.

(1) The State of Arkansas relinquishes and quitclaims to the owners of oil, gas, and other minerals underlying adjacent lands, and to their lessees, all right, title, and interest in and to the oil, gas, and other minerals underlying the bed of the Mulberry River.

(2) No affirmative action shall be required by the mineral owner or lessee of the State of Arkansas to enable the mineral owner or lessee to retain ownership of or leasehold interest in the minerals under the bed of the Mulberry River.

(3) (A) If the mineral owner or lessee desires record proof of his or her continued ownership of the oil, gas, and other minerals, he or she may file an application with the Commissioner of State Lands for a quitclaim deed covering the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the river. (B) If the lands have been surveyed and platted, the mineral owner may furnish the Commissioner of State Lands a copy of the survey and plat. (C) If the survey and plat sufficiently identify the land, no further survey shall be required.

(A) If the mineral owner or lessee desires record proof of his or her continued ownership of the oil, gas, and other minerals, he or she may file an application with the Commissioner of State Lands for a quitclaim deed covering the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the river.

(B) If the lands have been surveyed and platted, the mineral owner may furnish the Commissioner of State Lands a copy of the survey and plat.

(C) If the survey and plat sufficiently identify the land, no further survey shall be required.

(4) (A) In the alternative, the mineral owner may file with his or her application a deposit of the estimated cost of a survey, and the Commissioner of State Lands shall direct the county surveyor of the county in which the lands are located, or some other competent surveyor, to make an accurate survey of the lands and to plat them in reference to the survey of adjacent lands and file the survey and plat in the office of the Commissioner of State Lands. (B) Upon the filing of the survey and plat, the Commissioner of State Lands shall pay for the cost of the survey out of the money deposited as provided in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section. (C) If the deposit is insufficient for that purpose, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an additional deposit. (D) If any deposited funds remain after payment, they shall be refunded to the depositor.

(A) In the alternative, the mineral owner may file with his or her application a deposit of the estimated cost of a survey, and the Commissioner of State Lands shall direct the county surveyor of the county in which the lands are located, or some other competent surveyor, to make an accurate survey of the lands and to plat them in reference to the survey of adjacent lands and file the survey and plat in the office of the Commissioner of State Lands.

(B) Upon the filing of the survey and plat, the Commissioner of State Lands shall pay for the cost of the survey out of the money deposited as provided in subdivision (b)(4)(A) of this section.

(C) If the deposit is insufficient for that purpose, the Commissioner of State Lands may require an additional deposit.

(D) If any deposited funds remain after payment, they shall be refunded to the depositor.

(5) After the survey and plat are filed, the applicant shall file affidavits of at least two (2) competent persons having full personal knowledge of the facts, establishing that the applicant is the present owner or lessee of the minerals in and under the streambed.

(6) Upon receipt of the survey and affidavits, the Commissioner of State Lands may issue a quitclaim deed to the applicant upon the payment of a deed fee of one dollar ($1.00). The quitclaim deed establishes that the state makes no claim to the oil, gas, and other minerals under the bed of the stream.

Acts 1981, No. 830, §§ 1, 2; 1981, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1027 -- 10-1029.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-502 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-6-502
Oil, gas, and mineral rights
Status: in_force

(a) Where tax-forfeited lands are disposed of by the state by return to private ownership by sale or redemption, the oil, gas, and mineral rights shall be a part of the fee and shall be conveyed with it, and the deeds shall not contain any restrictive covenants or reservations relative to the oil, gas, and mineral rights. (b) Where tax-forfeited lands have previously been leased for oil and gas purposes and the lease is still in effect, a return of the lands to private ownership by sale or redemption shall not affect the validity of the existing lease, but at the expiration thereof, the oil, gas, and mineral rights of the lands shall attach and become a part of the fee and pass to the owner of the fee. (c) Oil, gas, and mineral rights in tax-forfeited lands which have been reserved in any deed from the state conveying the lands shall immediately pass to the present owners of the fee title to the lands. This provision shall not terminate any existing lease on such rights, but at the expiration of any existing lease, the rights shall pass to the owner of the fee. (d) When so requested by the owner of any lands conveyed under the provisions of §§ 22-5-206 , 22-5-301 - 22-5-304 , § 22-5-305 [repealed], § 22-5-307 , and §§ 22-5-308 - 22-5-311 [repealed], in which the coal, oil, gas, and mineral rights were reserved to the State of Arkansas, the Commissioner of State Lands shall, upon the filing of an affidavit of ownership of the surface rights so sold and the payment of a deed fee of five dollars ($5.00), issue to the owner of the lands a deed quitclaiming all interest of the State of Arkansas in and to all the coal, oil, gas, and mineral rights reserved in the deeds in the proportion that the surface rights in the lands owned bear to the whole tract sold. Acts 1943, No. 94, §§ 1, 2; 1945, No. 266, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-931 -- 10-933.

(a) Where tax-forfeited lands are disposed of by the state by return to private ownership by sale or redemption, the oil, gas, and mineral rights shall be a part of the fee and shall be conveyed with it, and the deeds shall not contain any restrictive covenants or reservations relative to the oil, gas, and mineral rights.

(b) Where tax-forfeited lands have previously been leased for oil and gas purposes and the lease is still in effect, a return of the lands to private ownership by sale or redemption shall not affect the validity of the existing lease, but at the expiration thereof, the oil, gas, and mineral rights of the lands shall attach and become a part of the fee and pass to the owner of the fee.

(c) Oil, gas, and mineral rights in tax-forfeited lands which have been reserved in any deed from the state conveying the lands shall immediately pass to the present owners of the fee title to the lands. This provision shall not terminate any existing lease on such rights, but at the expiration of any existing lease, the rights shall pass to the owner of the fee.

(d) When so requested by the owner of any lands conveyed under the provisions of §§ 22-5-206 , 22-5-301 - 22-5-304 , § 22-5-305 [repealed], § 22-5-307 , and §§ 22-5-308 - 22-5-311 [repealed], in which the coal, oil, gas, and mineral rights were reserved to the State of Arkansas, the Commissioner of State Lands shall, upon the filing of an affidavit of ownership of the surface rights so sold and the payment of a deed fee of five dollars ($5.00), issue to the owner of the lands a deed quitclaiming all interest of the State of Arkansas in and to all the coal, oil, gas, and mineral rights reserved in the deeds in the proportion that the surface rights in the lands owned bear to the whole tract sold.

Acts 1943, No. 94, §§ 1, 2; 1945, No. 266, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-931 -- 10-933.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1206 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 12 / Section 22-3-1206
Plan for proposed construction - Hearings and review - Filing of financial statement
Status: in_force

(a) Before certificates of indebtedness as authorized by this subchapter may be issued by the Building Authority Division and purchased by the State Board of Finance, the division shall develop a plan for all proposed construction work to be performed, the location at which the work is to be performed, and the proposed use of the improvements to be carried out under the construction, together with the estimated cost thereof, and shall file a copy thereof with the Legislative Council, the Governor, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State at least sixty (60) days prior to the issuance of the certificates of indebtedness. (b) (1) Upon receipt of a copy of a plan for proposed construction, the Legislative Council shall review the plan and may hold hearings in connection therewith, and upon the conclusion of the hearings and review, the Legislative Council may offer such advice to the division as it deems appropriate in accomplishing the purposes set forth in this subchapter. (2) Copies of the advice of the Legislative Council shall be furnished to the division, the Governor, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for their respective review and consideration. (3) Nothing in this subsection is intended to prohibit or limit the authority of the division to proceed in accordance with the purposes and intent of this subchapter, but in each instance in which the division shall elect not to follow the advice of the Legislative Council, the division shall file a written statement of the reasons therefor with the Legislative Council within thirty (30) days after receiving the advice of the Legislative Council. (4) The Legislative Council shall report to the next following regular session of the General Assembly its advice offered to the division in performing its duties under the provisions of this subchapter and shall attach to the report any statements in writing filed with the Legislative Council by the division setting forth its reasons for not following the advice of the Legislative Council. (c) (1) Whenever any certificates of indebtedness are issued under the provisions of this subchapter, the division shall thereafter quarterly file with the Legislative Council a detailed financial statement reflecting all expenditures or transfers of funds, by major categories, made during the calendar quarter. (2) The division shall furnish the Legislative Council additional information concerning the use of funds provided in this subchapter that the Legislative Council may reasonably request. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6197, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 65, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 65, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1983, No. 458, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2618.

(a) Before certificates of indebtedness as authorized by this subchapter may be issued by the Building Authority Division and purchased by the State Board of Finance, the division shall develop a plan for all proposed construction work to be performed, the location at which the work is to be performed, and the proposed use of the improvements to be carried out under the construction, together with the estimated cost thereof, and shall file a copy thereof with the Legislative Council, the Governor, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State at least sixty (60) days prior to the issuance of the certificates of indebtedness.

(b) (1) Upon receipt of a copy of a plan for proposed construction, the Legislative Council shall review the plan and may hold hearings in connection therewith, and upon the conclusion of the hearings and review, the Legislative Council may offer such advice to the division as it deems appropriate in accomplishing the purposes set forth in this subchapter. (2) Copies of the advice of the Legislative Council shall be furnished to the division, the Governor, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for their respective review and consideration. (3) Nothing in this subsection is intended to prohibit or limit the authority of the division to proceed in accordance with the purposes and intent of this subchapter, but in each instance in which the division shall elect not to follow the advice of the Legislative Council, the division shall file a written statement of the reasons therefor with the Legislative Council within thirty (30) days after receiving the advice of the Legislative Council. (4) The Legislative Council shall report to the next following regular session of the General Assembly its advice offered to the division in performing its duties under the provisions of this subchapter and shall attach to the report any statements in writing filed with the Legislative Council by the division setting forth its reasons for not following the advice of the Legislative Council.

(1) Upon receipt of a copy of a plan for proposed construction, the Legislative Council shall review the plan and may hold hearings in connection therewith, and upon the conclusion of the hearings and review, the Legislative Council may offer such advice to the division as it deems appropriate in accomplishing the purposes set forth in this subchapter.

(2) Copies of the advice of the Legislative Council shall be furnished to the division, the Governor, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for their respective review and consideration.

(3) Nothing in this subsection is intended to prohibit or limit the authority of the division to proceed in accordance with the purposes and intent of this subchapter, but in each instance in which the division shall elect not to follow the advice of the Legislative Council, the division shall file a written statement of the reasons therefor with the Legislative Council within thirty (30) days after receiving the advice of the Legislative Council.

(4) The Legislative Council shall report to the next following regular session of the General Assembly its advice offered to the division in performing its duties under the provisions of this subchapter and shall attach to the report any statements in writing filed with the Legislative Council by the division setting forth its reasons for not following the advice of the Legislative Council.

(c) (1) Whenever any certificates of indebtedness are issued under the provisions of this subchapter, the division shall thereafter quarterly file with the Legislative Council a detailed financial statement reflecting all expenditures or transfers of funds, by major categories, made during the calendar quarter. (2) The division shall furnish the Legislative Council additional information concerning the use of funds provided in this subchapter that the Legislative Council may reasonably request.

(1) Whenever any certificates of indebtedness are issued under the provisions of this subchapter, the division shall thereafter quarterly file with the Legislative Council a detailed financial statement reflecting all expenditures or transfers of funds, by major categories, made during the calendar quarter.

(2) The division shall furnish the Legislative Council additional information concerning the use of funds provided in this subchapter that the Legislative Council may reasonably request.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6197, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 65, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 65, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1983, No. 458, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2618.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1904 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 19 / Section 22-3-1904
Loan approval process
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a loan from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund shall: (1) Apply on a form approved by the Building Authority Division; and (2) (A) Remit an origination fee of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the requested amount of the loan. (B) However, the amount of the origination fee shall not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). (b) The division shall review the application to determine if the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria for a loan from the fund. (c) The division shall provide the applicant written notice of its determination whether to offer a loan from the fund and any conditions for making the loan. (d) After the applicant has satisfied any preconditions, if any, for the division's approval of the loan and has executed a contract for the loan, the division shall forward the loan contract to the Department of Finance and Administration and the Governor for their approval. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6225, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1372, § 1.

(a) An applicant for a loan from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund shall: (1) Apply on a form approved by the Building Authority Division; and (2) (A) Remit an origination fee of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the requested amount of the loan. (B) However, the amount of the origination fee shall not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(1) Apply on a form approved by the Building Authority Division; and

(2) (A) Remit an origination fee of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the requested amount of the loan. (B) However, the amount of the origination fee shall not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(A) Remit an origination fee of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the requested amount of the loan.

(B) However, the amount of the origination fee shall not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(b) The division shall review the application to determine if the applicant satisfies the eligibility criteria for a loan from the fund.

(c) The division shall provide the applicant written notice of its determination whether to offer a loan from the fund and any conditions for making the loan.

(d) After the applicant has satisfied any preconditions, if any, for the division's approval of the loan and has executed a contract for the loan, the division shall forward the loan contract to the Department of Finance and Administration and the Governor for their approval.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6225, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1372, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-210 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-9-210
Renovation of historic sites - Award of contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The highest quality of restoration commensurate with reasonable costs and obtainable within available funds is considered to serve the best interests of the state. Cost, proposed method, and experience in similar work shall be considered by the agency as interrelated and inseparable factors in the award of a contract. Therefore, the award may be made other than to the lowest bidder. To permit evaluation of bidder qualifications, bid proposal documents shall include the following: (1) The types of skills and numbers of persons of each skill needed to accomplish the work, together with the proposed rate of payment of each; (2) The anticipated quantity of materials estimated to be required, together with the unit price for each; (3) The proposed factor by which subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section shall be multiplied to provide for overhead and profit; (4) The calculations contained in subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) of this section shall be extended and totaled to produce an estimated total cost for the project. Bid forms prepared by the contracting agencies shall be provided for the purpose of setting forth the calculations; (5) A narrative statement of the methods and the techniques proposed for the restoration work; (6) A listing of previous comparable projects completed by the bidder, including location, cost, date completed, and owner's name and address; and (7) A resumé of the personal experience of the key supervisory personnel who will be directly involved in the execution of the project. (b) No contract shall be awarded under the provisions of this section and §§ 22-9-208 , 22-9-209 , and 22-9-211 until the contracting agency has submitted copies of the invitation for bids, together with all proposals received and the agency's narrative statement of its evaluation and recommendations for approval, to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. Acts 1977, No. 869, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-654.2.

(a) The highest quality of restoration commensurate with reasonable costs and obtainable within available funds is considered to serve the best interests of the state. Cost, proposed method, and experience in similar work shall be considered by the agency as interrelated and inseparable factors in the award of a contract. Therefore, the award may be made other than to the lowest bidder. To permit evaluation of bidder qualifications, bid proposal documents shall include the following: (1) The types of skills and numbers of persons of each skill needed to accomplish the work, together with the proposed rate of payment of each; (2) The anticipated quantity of materials estimated to be required, together with the unit price for each; (3) The proposed factor by which subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section shall be multiplied to provide for overhead and profit; (4) The calculations contained in subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) of this section shall be extended and totaled to produce an estimated total cost for the project. Bid forms prepared by the contracting agencies shall be provided for the purpose of setting forth the calculations; (5) A narrative statement of the methods and the techniques proposed for the restoration work; (6) A listing of previous comparable projects completed by the bidder, including location, cost, date completed, and owner's name and address; and (7) A resumé of the personal experience of the key supervisory personnel who will be directly involved in the execution of the project.

(1) The types of skills and numbers of persons of each skill needed to accomplish the work, together with the proposed rate of payment of each;

(2) The anticipated quantity of materials estimated to be required, together with the unit price for each;

(3) The proposed factor by which subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section shall be multiplied to provide for overhead and profit;

(4) The calculations contained in subdivisions (a)(1), (2), and (3) of this section shall be extended and totaled to produce an estimated total cost for the project. Bid forms prepared by the contracting agencies shall be provided for the purpose of setting forth the calculations;

(5) A narrative statement of the methods and the techniques proposed for the restoration work;

(6) A listing of previous comparable projects completed by the bidder, including location, cost, date completed, and owner's name and address; and

(7) A resumé of the personal experience of the key supervisory personnel who will be directly involved in the execution of the project.

(b) No contract shall be awarded under the provisions of this section and §§ 22-9-208 , 22-9-209 , and 22-9-211 until the contracting agency has submitted copies of the invitation for bids, together with all proposals received and the agency's narrative statement of its evaluation and recommendations for approval, to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

Acts 1977, No. 869, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-654.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-103 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-4-103
State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission - Powers generally
Status: in_force

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, in addition to the other powers granted in this chapter, shall have the sole authority: (1) (A) To acquire in the name of the state by purchase, lease, or agreement such land within the state as it may deem necessary or proper for the extension, development, or improvement of the state park system. (B) If the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is unable to agree with the owner of the land, or if by legal incapacity or absence of the owner, no agreement can be made for the purchase, the land may be acquired by condemnation proceedings instituted in the name of the state in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of property for public purposes. (C) No land shall be taken or contracted to be taken for an amount beyond the sum available therefor, and no tender shall be required for property taken by condemnation proceedings until the amount required to be paid is ascertained by the court sitting as a jury for the purpose of determining the value of the property condemned; (2) To take in its discretion in fee or otherwise, by gift or devise, land for state park and recreational purposes and to receive gifts, bequests, or contributions of money or other property to be used in extending, improving, or maintaining the state parks system; (3) To apply to the Commissioner of State Lands for the transfer of any state-owned land or land the title to which has reverted to the state by reason of tax delinquency and which is deemed by the department as suitable and desirable for park and recreational purposes. The Commissioner of State Lands is authorized and directed to make such transfers which shall operate as an appropriation of the land for park and recreational purposes forever and shall be a bar to any grants by the state of the land so transferred or of any interest in it for any purpose whatsoever; (4) To accept transfers and conveyances of rights and titles vested in the United States Government to land and buildings within this state for state park and recreational purposes or to lease them, under such conditions as the United States Government may impose; (5) To make expenditures from funds available for the care, supervision, improvement, development, and protection of the state parks system; (6) To remove or cause to be removed and to sell wood, timber, rocks, stone, or other products from the parks. All moneys received from the sale of those items shall be paid into the general fund of the State Treasury; (7) To cooperate with counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the United States Government in matters relating to planning, establishing, developing, improving, or maintaining any park, parkway, or recreational area; (8) To appoint local and regional park and recreational councils to consider, study, and advise in the work of the commission for the extension, development, use, and maintenance of the parks for which appointed. The Chair of the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall be ex officio members of all councils so appointed; and (9) To confer on employees of the department the full authority of peace officers for all land under its jurisdiction and to confer on a certified law enforcement officer employed by the commission the authority to enforce the laws of the state, as permitted by law, anywhere within the state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5692, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5691, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5690, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 202,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 170, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12312; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-601.

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, in addition to the other powers granted in this chapter, shall have the sole authority:

(1) (A) To acquire in the name of the state by purchase, lease, or agreement such land within the state as it may deem necessary or proper for the extension, development, or improvement of the state park system. (B) If the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is unable to agree with the owner of the land, or if by legal incapacity or absence of the owner, no agreement can be made for the purchase, the land may be acquired by condemnation proceedings instituted in the name of the state in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of property for public purposes. (C) No land shall be taken or contracted to be taken for an amount beyond the sum available therefor, and no tender shall be required for property taken by condemnation proceedings until the amount required to be paid is ascertained by the court sitting as a jury for the purpose of determining the value of the property condemned;

(A) To acquire in the name of the state by purchase, lease, or agreement such land within the state as it may deem necessary or proper for the extension, development, or improvement of the state park system.

(B) If the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is unable to agree with the owner of the land, or if by legal incapacity or absence of the owner, no agreement can be made for the purchase, the land may be acquired by condemnation proceedings instituted in the name of the state in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of property for public purposes.

(C) No land shall be taken or contracted to be taken for an amount beyond the sum available therefor, and no tender shall be required for property taken by condemnation proceedings until the amount required to be paid is ascertained by the court sitting as a jury for the purpose of determining the value of the property condemned;

(2) To take in its discretion in fee or otherwise, by gift or devise, land for state park and recreational purposes and to receive gifts, bequests, or contributions of money or other property to be used in extending, improving, or maintaining the state parks system;

(3) To apply to the Commissioner of State Lands for the transfer of any state-owned land or land the title to which has reverted to the state by reason of tax delinquency and which is deemed by the department as suitable and desirable for park and recreational purposes. The Commissioner of State Lands is authorized and directed to make such transfers which shall operate as an appropriation of the land for park and recreational purposes forever and shall be a bar to any grants by the state of the land so transferred or of any interest in it for any purpose whatsoever;

(4) To accept transfers and conveyances of rights and titles vested in the United States Government to land and buildings within this state for state park and recreational purposes or to lease them, under such conditions as the United States Government may impose;

(5) To make expenditures from funds available for the care, supervision, improvement, development, and protection of the state parks system;

(6) To remove or cause to be removed and to sell wood, timber, rocks, stone, or other products from the parks. All moneys received from the sale of those items shall be paid into the general fund of the State Treasury;

(7) To cooperate with counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the United States Government in matters relating to planning, establishing, developing, improving, or maintaining any park, parkway, or recreational area;

(8) To appoint local and regional park and recreational councils to consider, study, and advise in the work of the commission for the extension, development, use, and maintenance of the parks for which appointed. The Chair of the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall be ex officio members of all councils so appointed; and

(9) To confer on employees of the department the full authority of peace officers for all land under its jurisdiction and to confer on a certified law enforcement officer employed by the commission the authority to enforce the laws of the state, as permitted by law, anywhere within the state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5692, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5691, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5690, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 202,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 170, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12312; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-806 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-3-806
Mansion Advisory Council
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a Mansion Advisory Council, to be composed of three (3) members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, three (3) members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and any other persons as the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission or the Governor may select. (b) The council shall assist the commission in any manner requested by the commission. (c) Members of the council shall be notified of all meetings of the commission as provided in § 22-3-804 , shall have the right to take part in all meetings of the commission, and shall have and enjoy all rights and privileges of membership on the commission except the right to vote and to receive per diem payments. Acts 1973, No. 203, § 6; 1973, No. 400, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-318; Acts 2001, No. 1288, § 22.

(a) There is created a Mansion Advisory Council, to be composed of three (3) members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, three (3) members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and any other persons as the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission or the Governor may select.

(b) The council shall assist the commission in any manner requested by the commission.

(c) Members of the council shall be notified of all meetings of the commission as provided in § 22-3-804 , shall have the right to take part in all meetings of the commission, and shall have and enjoy all rights and privileges of membership on the commission except the right to vote and to receive per diem payments.

Acts 1973, No. 203, § 6; 1973, No. 400, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-318; Acts 2001, No. 1288, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-903 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-9-903
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Public agency" means: (A) A county, city, town, and school district in this state; and (B) A department, agency, board, bureau, commission, committee, or authority of a county, city, town, or school district; and (2) "Vendor" means an individual, association, corporation, company, firm, organization, partnership, governmental entity, or any other entity that can provide an online system for the online advertisement of notice of an intention to receive bids under §§ 22-9-203 and 22-9-209 . Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Public agency" means: (A) A county, city, town, and school district in this state; and (B) A department, agency, board, bureau, commission, committee, or authority of a county, city, town, or school district; and

(A) A county, city, town, and school district in this state; and

(B) A department, agency, board, bureau, commission, committee, or authority of a county, city, town, or school district; and

(2) "Vendor" means an individual, association, corporation, company, firm, organization, partnership, governmental entity, or any other entity that can provide an online system for the online advertisement of notice of an intention to receive bids under §§ 22-9-203 and 22-9-209 .

Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-305 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-10-305
Service contracts
Status: in_force

A responsible public entity may contract with a private entity for the delivery of services to be provided as part of a qualifying project in exchange for service payments or other consideration that the responsible public entity deems appropriate. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

A responsible public entity may contract with a private entity for the delivery of services to be provided as part of a qualifying project in exchange for service payments or other consideration that the responsible public entity deems appropriate.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-114 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-114
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1463,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1887, No. 90, § 1, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6587, 9925; Pope's Dig., §§ 8618, 13692; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-530.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1463,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1887, No. 90, § 1, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6587, 9925; Pope's Dig., §§ 8618, 13692; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-530.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-918 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-918
Notice for bids for construction - Bonds - Execution of contracts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After the Building Authority Division has approved the plans and specifications prepared by the architect, it shall proceed to advertise for bids for the construction of the Arkansas Justice Building. (2) The notice shall be published one (1) time each week for not less than three (3) consecutive weeks in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation published in the City of Little Rock, and in such other newspapers and trade or construction journals as may, in the opinion of the division, be desirable. (3) The notice shall provide for the receipt of sealed bids, shall set forth the time and place at which the bids will be received, shall give the name and address of the architect from whom copies of plans, specifications, and drafts of the proposed contract to be entered into with the successful bidder may be obtained, and shall contain any other information and requirements as, in the opinion of the division, may be necessary or desirable. (b) (1) On the date and time fixed in the notice, the division shall open, tabulate, and compare the bids and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. (2) The division shall have the right to reject any or all bids. (c) The successful bidder shall be required to furnish bonds to the State of Arkansas for the use and benefit of the division, with a corporate guaranty of indemnity sureties thereon. Bond shall be both for the completion of the construction free of all liens and encumbrances in an amount fixed by the division and for the protection of the division and its members against all liability for injury to person or damage to or loss of property arising or claimed to have arisen in the course of the construction, within limits fixed by the division. (d) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall execute all contracts awarded by the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6194, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6193, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-619.

(a) (1) After the Building Authority Division has approved the plans and specifications prepared by the architect, it shall proceed to advertise for bids for the construction of the Arkansas Justice Building. (2) The notice shall be published one (1) time each week for not less than three (3) consecutive weeks in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation published in the City of Little Rock, and in such other newspapers and trade or construction journals as may, in the opinion of the division, be desirable. (3) The notice shall provide for the receipt of sealed bids, shall set forth the time and place at which the bids will be received, shall give the name and address of the architect from whom copies of plans, specifications, and drafts of the proposed contract to be entered into with the successful bidder may be obtained, and shall contain any other information and requirements as, in the opinion of the division, may be necessary or desirable.

(1) After the Building Authority Division has approved the plans and specifications prepared by the architect, it shall proceed to advertise for bids for the construction of the Arkansas Justice Building.

(2) The notice shall be published one (1) time each week for not less than three (3) consecutive weeks in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation published in the City of Little Rock, and in such other newspapers and trade or construction journals as may, in the opinion of the division, be desirable.

(3) The notice shall provide for the receipt of sealed bids, shall set forth the time and place at which the bids will be received, shall give the name and address of the architect from whom copies of plans, specifications, and drafts of the proposed contract to be entered into with the successful bidder may be obtained, and shall contain any other information and requirements as, in the opinion of the division, may be necessary or desirable.

(b) (1) On the date and time fixed in the notice, the division shall open, tabulate, and compare the bids and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. (2) The division shall have the right to reject any or all bids.

(1) On the date and time fixed in the notice, the division shall open, tabulate, and compare the bids and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

(2) The division shall have the right to reject any or all bids.

(c) The successful bidder shall be required to furnish bonds to the State of Arkansas for the use and benefit of the division, with a corporate guaranty of indemnity sureties thereon. Bond shall be both for the completion of the construction free of all liens and encumbrances in an amount fixed by the division and for the protection of the division and its members against all liability for injury to person or damage to or loss of property arising or claimed to have arisen in the course of the construction, within limits fixed by the division.

(d) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall execute all contracts awarded by the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6194, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6193, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-619.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1002 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 10 / Section 22-3-1002
Powers and duties generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism has and is subject to the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the department by this subchapter concerning the War Memorial Stadium Commission. (2) The department may make, amend, and enforce all necessary or desirable rules not inconsistent with law to regulate the commission's procedure, powers, and duties. (b) Subject to the applicable limitations provided in this subchapter, the department shall: (1) Have exclusive jurisdiction for the government of War Memorial Stadium; (2) Purchase, lease, or rent any real property, or acquire any real property by the exercise of its right of eminent domain, that right being vested in the department; (3) Purchase, lease, or rent any corporeal or personal property; (4) Receive bequests or donations of any real, corporeal, or personal property; (5) Sell, barter, lease, or rent any real, corporeal, or personal property or convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received; (6) Fix the amount of admissions, fees, commissions, concessions, rents, and other charges to be collected by the department for the use of War Memorial Stadium for athletic or other events; (7) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks and thereafter, from time to time, make deposits into and withdrawals from these accounts; (8) Contract and be contracted with; (9) Exercise such police powers within the bounds of any real property owned or controlled by the department as may be necessary to abate nuisances and otherwise keep the peace; and (10) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as the department may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5687, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 4, eff. 2/22/2017. Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404; Acts 1991, No. 37, § 1.

(a) (1) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism has and is subject to the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the department by this subchapter concerning the War Memorial Stadium Commission. (2) The department may make, amend, and enforce all necessary or desirable rules not inconsistent with law to regulate the commission's procedure, powers, and duties.

(1) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism has and is subject to the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the department by this subchapter concerning the War Memorial Stadium Commission.

(2) The department may make, amend, and enforce all necessary or desirable rules not inconsistent with law to regulate the commission's procedure, powers, and duties.

(b) Subject to the applicable limitations provided in this subchapter, the department shall: (1) Have exclusive jurisdiction for the government of War Memorial Stadium; (2) Purchase, lease, or rent any real property, or acquire any real property by the exercise of its right of eminent domain, that right being vested in the department; (3) Purchase, lease, or rent any corporeal or personal property; (4) Receive bequests or donations of any real, corporeal, or personal property; (5) Sell, barter, lease, or rent any real, corporeal, or personal property or convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received; (6) Fix the amount of admissions, fees, commissions, concessions, rents, and other charges to be collected by the department for the use of War Memorial Stadium for athletic or other events; (7) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks and thereafter, from time to time, make deposits into and withdrawals from these accounts; (8) Contract and be contracted with; (9) Exercise such police powers within the bounds of any real property owned or controlled by the department as may be necessary to abate nuisances and otherwise keep the peace; and (10) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as the department may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter.

(1) Have exclusive jurisdiction for the government of War Memorial Stadium;

(2) Purchase, lease, or rent any real property, or acquire any real property by the exercise of its right of eminent domain, that right being vested in the department;

(3) Purchase, lease, or rent any corporeal or personal property;

(4) Receive bequests or donations of any real, corporeal, or personal property;

(5) Sell, barter, lease, or rent any real, corporeal, or personal property or convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received;

(6) Fix the amount of admissions, fees, commissions, concessions, rents, and other charges to be collected by the department for the use of War Memorial Stadium for athletic or other events;

(7) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks and thereafter, from time to time, make deposits into and withdrawals from these accounts;

(8) Contract and be contracted with;

(9) Exercise such police powers within the bounds of any real property owned or controlled by the department as may be necessary to abate nuisances and otherwise keep the peace; and

(10) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as the department may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5687, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 4, eff. 2/22/2017.

Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404; Acts 1991, No. 37, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-905 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-905
Duties and powers of Building Authority Division generally
Status: in_force

It shall be the function, power, and duty of the Building Authority Division to: (1) Equip the Arkansas Justice Building and any extensions thereof; (2) Have exclusive jurisdiction over the operation of the building, including, without limiting the generality of this grant, the execution of lease agreements covering the leasing of space in the building in such form, for such terms, with such provisions, for such amounts, and with such parties, including, but not limited to, state agencies, as the division shall determine; (3) Purchase, lease, or rent any corporeal or personal property; (4) Receive bequests or donations of any real, corporeal, or personal property; (5) Sell, barter, lease, or rent any real, corporeal, or personal property, or convert into money any property which cannot be used in the form received; (6) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks, and thereafter, from time to time, make deposits into and withdrawals from those accounts; (7) Contract and be contracted with; and (8) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as it may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6188, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 41, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 41, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-607.

It shall be the function, power, and duty of the Building Authority Division to:

(1) Equip the Arkansas Justice Building and any extensions thereof;

(2) Have exclusive jurisdiction over the operation of the building, including, without limiting the generality of this grant, the execution of lease agreements covering the leasing of space in the building in such form, for such terms, with such provisions, for such amounts, and with such parties, including, but not limited to, state agencies, as the division shall determine;

(3) Purchase, lease, or rent any corporeal or personal property;

(4) Receive bequests or donations of any real, corporeal, or personal property;

(5) Sell, barter, lease, or rent any real, corporeal, or personal property, or convert into money any property which cannot be used in the form received;

(6) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks, and thereafter, from time to time, make deposits into and withdrawals from those accounts;

(7) Contract and be contracted with; and

(8) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as it may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6188, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 41, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 41, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-2-101 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be referred to and cited as the "Building Authority Division Act". Acts 1975, No. 716, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1018.

This chapter may be referred to and cited as the "Building Authority Division Act".

Acts 1975, No. 716, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1018.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-222 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-222
Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act". (b) (1) The Secretary of State shall permit and arrange for the placement on the State Capitol grounds of a monument commemorating Gold Star Families and containing the following text, or text similar to the following text, on an explanatory marker to be placed near or adjacent to the monument that explains the meaning of the monument: "This monument is in tribute to and honors the families who have had a loved one who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The first scene depicts their homeland: the United States of America. The next scene is a father and a mother with a newborn baby: the families of our fallen heroes. The next scene indicates the youth of the United States who volunteer to serve and protect us and give others a freedom they never knew. The cutout of the missing person represents the sacrifice of life for peace and freedom. The last scene depicts the families grieving the loss of loved ones who sacrificed their lives to preserve our rights, liberties, and the United States flag under which they served." (2) The monument shall be placed on the State Capitol grounds where there are other monuments. (3) (A) The monument shall be designed and constructed in the manner recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, or in a manner similar to the design recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation. (B) The Secretary of State shall approve the design and site selection for the monument through consultation with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission. (c) The Secretary of State may accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations, to be deposited as trust funds into the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Fund. Added by Act 2017, No. 281,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Act".

(b) (1) The Secretary of State shall permit and arrange for the placement on the State Capitol grounds of a monument commemorating Gold Star Families and containing the following text, or text similar to the following text, on an explanatory marker to be placed near or adjacent to the monument that explains the meaning of the monument: "This monument is in tribute to and honors the families who have had a loved one who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The first scene depicts their homeland: the United States of America. The next scene is a father and a mother with a newborn baby: the families of our fallen heroes. The next scene indicates the youth of the United States who volunteer to serve and protect us and give others a freedom they never knew. The cutout of the missing person represents the sacrifice of life for peace and freedom. The last scene depicts the families grieving the loss of loved ones who sacrificed their lives to preserve our rights, liberties, and the United States flag under which they served." (2) The monument shall be placed on the State Capitol grounds where there are other monuments. (3) (A) The monument shall be designed and constructed in the manner recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, or in a manner similar to the design recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation. (B) The Secretary of State shall approve the design and site selection for the monument through consultation with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission.

(1) The Secretary of State shall permit and arrange for the placement on the State Capitol grounds of a monument commemorating Gold Star Families and containing the following text, or text similar to the following text, on an explanatory marker to be placed near or adjacent to the monument that explains the meaning of the monument: "This monument is in tribute to and honors the families who have had a loved one who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The first scene depicts their homeland: the United States of America. The next scene is a father and a mother with a newborn baby: the families of our fallen heroes. The next scene indicates the youth of the United States who volunteer to serve and protect us and give others a freedom they never knew. The cutout of the missing person represents the sacrifice of life for peace and freedom. The last scene depicts the families grieving the loss of loved ones who sacrificed their lives to preserve our rights, liberties, and the United States flag under which they served."

"This monument is in tribute to and honors the families who have had a loved one who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

The first scene depicts their homeland: the United States of America.

The next scene is a father and a mother with a newborn baby: the families of our fallen heroes.

The next scene indicates the youth of the United States who volunteer to serve and protect us and give others a freedom they never knew.

The cutout of the missing person represents the sacrifice of life for peace and freedom.

The last scene depicts the families grieving the loss of loved ones who sacrificed their lives to preserve our rights, liberties, and the United States flag under which they served."

(2) The monument shall be placed on the State Capitol grounds where there are other monuments.

(3) (A) The monument shall be designed and constructed in the manner recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, or in a manner similar to the design recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation. (B) The Secretary of State shall approve the design and site selection for the monument through consultation with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission.

(A) The monument shall be designed and constructed in the manner recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, or in a manner similar to the design recommended by the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation.

(B) The Secretary of State shall approve the design and site selection for the monument through consultation with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission.

(c) The Secretary of State may accept gifts, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations, to be deposited as trust funds into the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Fund.

Added by Act 2017, No. 281,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-902 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-902
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Arkansas Justice Building" means any building constructed or purchased and renovated through the issuance of bonds under § 22-3-908 for the purpose of housing any of the agencies of the Arkansas judiciary as described in § 22-3-923(b)(1) ; and (2) "Construction" means the initial construction and equipment of the Arkansas Justice Building and any subsequent reconstruction, equipment, extension, or improvement of the Arkansas Justice Building. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 22, as added by Acts 1973, No. 632, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-621; Acts 2011, No. 191, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Arkansas Justice Building" means any building constructed or purchased and renovated through the issuance of bonds under § 22-3-908 for the purpose of housing any of the agencies of the Arkansas judiciary as described in § 22-3-923(b)(1) ; and

(2) "Construction" means the initial construction and equipment of the Arkansas Justice Building and any subsequent reconstruction, equipment, extension, or improvement of the Arkansas Justice Building.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 22, as added by Acts 1973, No. 632, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-621; Acts 2011, No. 191, § 1.