Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1101 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 11 / Section 19-11-1101
Contracts
Status: in_force

(a) An agency procurement official or procurement agent may enter into contracts to acquire technology systems for performing the revenue-generating functions and duties of the agency, including, but not limited to, registration, processing, and collection functions. (b) Any contract entered into under this subchapter between an agency procurement official or procurement agent and a vendor of technology systems shall provide for: (1) Payment of the technology systems on the basis of a percentage of the increase in the amount of specific taxes or fees collected, including interest and penalties thereon, for a fixed time period, which increase exceeds revenues projected prior to the project and is attributable to the implementation and use of the technology system; or (2) Payment of the technology system on a fixed fee contract basis, the fee to be paid from the increase in the amount of specific taxes or fees collected, including interest and penalties thereon, which increase exceeds revenues projected prior to the project and is attributable to the implementation and use of the technology system. (c) (1) All contracts authorized by this subchapter shall be entered into pursuant to the requirements of the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., and amendments thereto. (2) Prior to execution of the contract, the following process shall be followed: (A) The requesting agency shall request approval from the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to prepare a request for proposal for a project authorized under this subchapter; (B) The request shall include the general nature of the project, the anticipated revenues that will be enhanced, and the forecasted revenues for the current biennium; (C) Upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, the requesting agency shall prepare a request to the Department of Finance and Administration for approval to prepare a request for proposal for a technology project authorized under this subchapter; (D) The request must include the revenue source or sources that will be increased as a result of the project and the projected revenues for the anticipated life of the project; (E) The requesting agency shall prepare a request for proposal, with advice and consultation from the department, for the purchase of technology systems on the basis of a portion of the increase in the agency's revenues produced by the technology system; and (F) (i) The request for proposal may provide that the agency and the vendor may negotiate an amount or baseline upon which the increase in taxes or fees is measured. (ii) Any contract other than a fixed fee contract shall include a factor in the baseline calculation to account for an increase in taxes or fees due solely to economic factors and not to the use of the technology. (3) The agency procurement official or procurement agent and the vendor shall negotiate the contract, with the oversight of the department to assist in negotiating an advantageous contract. (4) (A) The agency director shall submit the proposed contract and a request for new appropriation to the Governor or his or her designee. (B) The accompanying information will include the methodology used to calculate the baseline amount proposed by the agency and other justifications and information that detail the program and the expected benefits of the agreement. (C) The Governor or his or her designee shall study the request and determine whether the appropriation requested and the terms of the proposed contract are in strict compliance with this subchapter. (D) (i) The Governor may approve or modify the request for new appropriation and the proposed contract. (ii) Any modification of the proposed contract shall be submitted to the vendor for approval. (5) (A) Upon approval of the shared benefit agreement and new appropriation request, the Governor shall seek the advice and recommendation of the Legislative Council. (B) Upon review of the Legislative Council, the Governor shall forward a copy of his or her approvals to the agency director and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. (d) After receipt of the Governor's approvals, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall direct the Auditor of State and the Treasurer of State to establish upon their books of record the necessary appropriation accounts in accordance with the provisions as set out in this section from the shared benefit holding appropriation. (e) The requesting agency may utilize these appropriations to implement the approved contract. (f) Nothing in this section shall prohibit an agency that enters into a contract according to this section from acquiring any goods or services through appropriations for any function or program of that agency not specifically included in any contract entered into according to this section. (g) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services may promulgate such rules, procedures, and guidelines as he or she may deem necessary and proper in order to carry out the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1799, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1095, § 1; 2007, No. 751, § 9.

(a) An agency procurement official or procurement agent may enter into contracts to acquire technology systems for performing the revenue-generating functions and duties of the agency, including, but not limited to, registration, processing, and collection functions.

(b) Any contract entered into under this subchapter between an agency procurement official or procurement agent and a vendor of technology systems shall provide for: (1) Payment of the technology systems on the basis of a percentage of the increase in the amount of specific taxes or fees collected, including interest and penalties thereon, for a fixed time period, which increase exceeds revenues projected prior to the project and is attributable to the implementation and use of the technology system; or (2) Payment of the technology system on a fixed fee contract basis, the fee to be paid from the increase in the amount of specific taxes or fees collected, including interest and penalties thereon, which increase exceeds revenues projected prior to the project and is attributable to the implementation and use of the technology system.

(1) Payment of the technology systems on the basis of a percentage of the increase in the amount of specific taxes or fees collected, including interest and penalties thereon, for a fixed time period, which increase exceeds revenues projected prior to the project and is attributable to the implementation and use of the technology system; or

(2) Payment of the technology system on a fixed fee contract basis, the fee to be paid from the increase in the amount of specific taxes or fees collected, including interest and penalties thereon, which increase exceeds revenues projected prior to the project and is attributable to the implementation and use of the technology system.

(c) (1) All contracts authorized by this subchapter shall be entered into pursuant to the requirements of the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., and amendments thereto. (2) Prior to execution of the contract, the following process shall be followed: (A) The requesting agency shall request approval from the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to prepare a request for proposal for a project authorized under this subchapter; (B) The request shall include the general nature of the project, the anticipated revenues that will be enhanced, and the forecasted revenues for the current biennium; (C) Upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, the requesting agency shall prepare a request to the Department of Finance and Administration for approval to prepare a request for proposal for a technology project authorized under this subchapter; (D) The request must include the revenue source or sources that will be increased as a result of the project and the projected revenues for the anticipated life of the project; (E) The requesting agency shall prepare a request for proposal, with advice and consultation from the department, for the purchase of technology systems on the basis of a portion of the increase in the agency's revenues produced by the technology system; and (F) (i) The request for proposal may provide that the agency and the vendor may negotiate an amount or baseline upon which the increase in taxes or fees is measured. (ii) Any contract other than a fixed fee contract shall include a factor in the baseline calculation to account for an increase in taxes or fees due solely to economic factors and not to the use of the technology. (3) The agency procurement official or procurement agent and the vendor shall negotiate the contract, with the oversight of the department to assist in negotiating an advantageous contract. (4) (A) The agency director shall submit the proposed contract and a request for new appropriation to the Governor or his or her designee. (B) The accompanying information will include the methodology used to calculate the baseline amount proposed by the agency and other justifications and information that detail the program and the expected benefits of the agreement. (C) The Governor or his or her designee shall study the request and determine whether the appropriation requested and the terms of the proposed contract are in strict compliance with this subchapter. (D) (i) The Governor may approve or modify the request for new appropriation and the proposed contract. (ii) Any modification of the proposed contract shall be submitted to the vendor for approval. (5) (A) Upon approval of the shared benefit agreement and new appropriation request, the Governor shall seek the advice and recommendation of the Legislative Council. (B) Upon review of the Legislative Council, the Governor shall forward a copy of his or her approvals to the agency director and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(1) All contracts authorized by this subchapter shall be entered into pursuant to the requirements of the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., and amendments thereto.

(2) Prior to execution of the contract, the following process shall be followed: (A) The requesting agency shall request approval from the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to prepare a request for proposal for a project authorized under this subchapter; (B) The request shall include the general nature of the project, the anticipated revenues that will be enhanced, and the forecasted revenues for the current biennium; (C) Upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, the requesting agency shall prepare a request to the Department of Finance and Administration for approval to prepare a request for proposal for a technology project authorized under this subchapter; (D) The request must include the revenue source or sources that will be increased as a result of the project and the projected revenues for the anticipated life of the project; (E) The requesting agency shall prepare a request for proposal, with advice and consultation from the department, for the purchase of technology systems on the basis of a portion of the increase in the agency's revenues produced by the technology system; and (F) (i) The request for proposal may provide that the agency and the vendor may negotiate an amount or baseline upon which the increase in taxes or fees is measured. (ii) Any contract other than a fixed fee contract shall include a factor in the baseline calculation to account for an increase in taxes or fees due solely to economic factors and not to the use of the technology.

(A) The requesting agency shall request approval from the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to prepare a request for proposal for a project authorized under this subchapter;

(B) The request shall include the general nature of the project, the anticipated revenues that will be enhanced, and the forecasted revenues for the current biennium;

(C) Upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, the requesting agency shall prepare a request to the Department of Finance and Administration for approval to prepare a request for proposal for a technology project authorized under this subchapter;

(D) The request must include the revenue source or sources that will be increased as a result of the project and the projected revenues for the anticipated life of the project;

(E) The requesting agency shall prepare a request for proposal, with advice and consultation from the department, for the purchase of technology systems on the basis of a portion of the increase in the agency's revenues produced by the technology system; and

(F) (i) The request for proposal may provide that the agency and the vendor may negotiate an amount or baseline upon which the increase in taxes or fees is measured. (ii) Any contract other than a fixed fee contract shall include a factor in the baseline calculation to account for an increase in taxes or fees due solely to economic factors and not to the use of the technology.

(i) The request for proposal may provide that the agency and the vendor may negotiate an amount or baseline upon which the increase in taxes or fees is measured.

(ii) Any contract other than a fixed fee contract shall include a factor in the baseline calculation to account for an increase in taxes or fees due solely to economic factors and not to the use of the technology.

(3) The agency procurement official or procurement agent and the vendor shall negotiate the contract, with the oversight of the department to assist in negotiating an advantageous contract.

(4) (A) The agency director shall submit the proposed contract and a request for new appropriation to the Governor or his or her designee. (B) The accompanying information will include the methodology used to calculate the baseline amount proposed by the agency and other justifications and information that detail the program and the expected benefits of the agreement. (C) The Governor or his or her designee shall study the request and determine whether the appropriation requested and the terms of the proposed contract are in strict compliance with this subchapter. (D) (i) The Governor may approve or modify the request for new appropriation and the proposed contract. (ii) Any modification of the proposed contract shall be submitted to the vendor for approval.

(A) The agency director shall submit the proposed contract and a request for new appropriation to the Governor or his or her designee.

(B) The accompanying information will include the methodology used to calculate the baseline amount proposed by the agency and other justifications and information that detail the program and the expected benefits of the agreement.

(C) The Governor or his or her designee shall study the request and determine whether the appropriation requested and the terms of the proposed contract are in strict compliance with this subchapter.

(D) (i) The Governor may approve or modify the request for new appropriation and the proposed contract. (ii) Any modification of the proposed contract shall be submitted to the vendor for approval.

(i) The Governor may approve or modify the request for new appropriation and the proposed contract.

(ii) Any modification of the proposed contract shall be submitted to the vendor for approval.

(5) (A) Upon approval of the shared benefit agreement and new appropriation request, the Governor shall seek the advice and recommendation of the Legislative Council. (B) Upon review of the Legislative Council, the Governor shall forward a copy of his or her approvals to the agency director and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(A) Upon approval of the shared benefit agreement and new appropriation request, the Governor shall seek the advice and recommendation of the Legislative Council.

(B) Upon review of the Legislative Council, the Governor shall forward a copy of his or her approvals to the agency director and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(d) After receipt of the Governor's approvals, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall direct the Auditor of State and the Treasurer of State to establish upon their books of record the necessary appropriation accounts in accordance with the provisions as set out in this section from the shared benefit holding appropriation.

(e) The requesting agency may utilize these appropriations to implement the approved contract.

(f) Nothing in this section shall prohibit an agency that enters into a contract according to this section from acquiring any goods or services through appropriations for any function or program of that agency not specifically included in any contract entered into according to this section.

(g) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services may promulgate such rules, procedures, and guidelines as he or she may deem necessary and proper in order to carry out the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1799, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1095, § 1; 2007, No. 751, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-952 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-952
Natural and Cultural Resources Historic Preservation Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Natural and Cultural Resources Historic Preservation Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of ten percent (10%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (145), there to be used by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council for providing a source of funds for the operation of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the Main Street Arkansas program as set out in § 15-12-103 . Acts 1989, No. 629, § 11.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of ten percent (10%) of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (145), there to be used by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council for providing a source of funds for the operation of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the Main Street Arkansas program as set out in § 15-12-103 .

Acts 1989, No. 629, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-201 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-7-201
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this subchapter to establish mechanisms through which the legislative and executive branches of state government can work together with Arkansas's congressional delegation to strengthen and support the state's relationship with the federal government and to ensure that the state receives all benefits and aid to which it is entitled. Acts 1979, No. 66, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-742.

It is the intent of this subchapter to establish mechanisms through which the legislative and executive branches of state government can work together with Arkansas's congressional delegation to strengthen and support the state's relationship with the federal government and to ensure that the state receives all benefits and aid to which it is entitled.

Acts 1979, No. 66, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-742.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-412 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-412
Bank Department Fund
Status: in_force

The Bank Department Fund shall consist of those special revenues as set out in § 19-6-301(28) -(30), there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the State Bank Department in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties as set out in §§ 23-46-201 - 23-46-207 , or other duties imposed by law upon the department. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 2003, No. 28, § 18.

The Bank Department Fund shall consist of those special revenues as set out in § 19-6-301(28) -(30), there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the State Bank Department in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties as set out in §§ 23-46-201 - 23-46-207 , or other duties imposed by law upon the department.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 2003, No. 28, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-223 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-10-223
Failure to exhaust available state or administrative remedy
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Claims Commission may dismiss a claim or action without prejudice on the commission's own motion if the claimant has failed to submit with the claimant's initial complaint or claim filing documentation that the claimant has exhausted all available state or administrative remedies. Added by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Arkansas State Claims Commission may dismiss a claim or action without prejudice on the commission's own motion if the claimant has failed to submit with the claimant's initial complaint or claim filing documentation that the claimant has exhausted all available state or administrative remedies.

Added by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1005 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-4-1005
Responsibility for use
Status: in_force

(a) The responsibility for ensuring that only authorized expenditures are paid for by use of state credit cards for which the state agency assumes responsibility for payment and the collection for any unauthorized expenditures which may occur rests with the board, commission, or administrative head in charge of the agency. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall not be liable for any unauthorized expenditures through the use of state credit cards for which the state agency assumes liability for payment. Acts 1979, No. 676, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2378.4; Acts 2003, No. 656, § 5.

(a) The responsibility for ensuring that only authorized expenditures are paid for by use of state credit cards for which the state agency assumes responsibility for payment and the collection for any unauthorized expenditures which may occur rests with the board, commission, or administrative head in charge of the agency.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall not be liable for any unauthorized expenditures through the use of state credit cards for which the state agency assumes liability for payment.

Acts 1979, No. 676, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2378.4; Acts 2003, No. 656, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-8-101 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-8-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) "Bank" or "banking institution" means any state bank, national bank, savings bank, savings association, thrift, or other financial institution authorized to do business and having a main office or branch office in this state, which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (b) "Public funds" or "funds" means any and all kinds of funds handled by treasurers, collectors, commissioners, sheriffs, clerks, and receivers appointed under § 14-62-104 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1935, No. 21, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 4330; Acts 1973, No. 89, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-804; Acts 2001, No. 1436, § 1.

(a) "Bank" or "banking institution" means any state bank, national bank, savings bank, savings association, thrift, or other financial institution authorized to do business and having a main office or branch office in this state, which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

(b) "Public funds" or "funds" means any and all kinds of funds handled by treasurers, collectors, commissioners, sheriffs, clerks, and receivers appointed under § 14-62-104 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1935, No. 21, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 4330; Acts 1973, No. 89, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-804; Acts 2001, No. 1436, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1271 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1271
Automotive Technologist Education Grant Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Automotive Technologist Education Grant Fund". (b) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall periodically remit to the Treasurer of State five percent (5%) of the fees the commission collects from the issuance of licenses by the commission, and the Treasurer of State shall deposit those funds into the fund. (c) The commission may receive gifts, grants, bequests, devises, and donations made to the commission, amounts received as matching funds from eligible organizations participating in the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Program under § 23-112-207 , and any other funds authorized by law to be used in the furtherance of the purposes of the program. (d) In addition, the commission: (1) May accept gifts, grants, or donations from the United States Government or agencies of the United States Government and private individuals, foundations, or concerns to be used for the purposes of the program; and (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section, shall at the end of each fiscal year in addition to its contribution under subsection (b) of this section fund the amount necessary to increase the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Fund balance to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (B) Funding provided by the commission under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed the amount necessary for the commission to retain three years of its running average operating expenses. (e) The fund may be used by the commission to issue Automotive Technologist Education Grants for the program. Amended by Act 2024, No. 147,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2023, No. 800,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 504,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

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

(b) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall periodically remit to the Treasurer of State five percent (5%) of the fees the commission collects from the issuance of licenses by the commission, and the Treasurer of State shall deposit those funds into the fund.

(c) The commission may receive gifts, grants, bequests, devises, and donations made to the commission, amounts received as matching funds from eligible organizations participating in the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Program under § 23-112-207 , and any other funds authorized by law to be used in the furtherance of the purposes of the program.

(d) In addition, the commission: (1) May accept gifts, grants, or donations from the United States Government or agencies of the United States Government and private individuals, foundations, or concerns to be used for the purposes of the program; and (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section, shall at the end of each fiscal year in addition to its contribution under subsection (b) of this section fund the amount necessary to increase the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Fund balance to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (B) Funding provided by the commission under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed the amount necessary for the commission to retain three years of its running average operating expenses.

(1) May accept gifts, grants, or donations from the United States Government or agencies of the United States Government and private individuals, foundations, or concerns to be used for the purposes of the program; and

(2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section, shall at the end of each fiscal year in addition to its contribution under subsection (b) of this section fund the amount necessary to increase the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Fund balance to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (B) Funding provided by the commission under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed the amount necessary for the commission to retain three years of its running average operating expenses.

(A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section, shall at the end of each fiscal year in addition to its contribution under subsection (b) of this section fund the amount necessary to increase the Automotive Technologist Education Grant Fund balance to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

(B) Funding provided by the commission under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall not exceed the amount necessary for the commission to retain three years of its running average operating expenses.

(e) The fund may be used by the commission to issue Automotive Technologist Education Grants for the program.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 147,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 800,§ 58, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 504,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-709 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-9-709
Proceeds - Use
Status: in_force

(a) The proceeds of an issue of taxable bonds and the investment earnings thereon shall be used, in the manner, and to the extent specified in the ordinance or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds, by the governmental unit issuing the bonds for a purpose specified for the issuance of bonds in the law under authority of which the bonds are issued. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, invested or reinvested proceeds of an issue of taxable bonds shall be deemed to have been expended for a purpose specified for the issuance of bonds in the law under authority of which the bonds are issued if the earnings thereon and proceeds of liquidation of the investments are acquired with such proceeds, to the extent that they are: (1) Applied to pay or service debt service on the bonds; or (2) Applied toward such a purpose. (c) When the bond proceeds of taxable bonds are invested or reinvested by the governmental unit in obligations permitted by this subchapter, the issuance of the taxable bonds shall be deemed to be for a public purpose, provided, the net proceeds of such investment or reinvestment, after sufficient provision is made for debt service on the bonds, are then applied to a purpose for which the governmental unit has authority to issue bonds and the governmental unit has determined upon appropriate findings of fact that such application of net proceeds is for a public purpose which the governmental unit is authorized or empowered to perform. Acts 1989, No. 632, §§ 6, 7.

(a) The proceeds of an issue of taxable bonds and the investment earnings thereon shall be used, in the manner, and to the extent specified in the ordinance or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds, by the governmental unit issuing the bonds for a purpose specified for the issuance of bonds in the law under authority of which the bonds are issued.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, invested or reinvested proceeds of an issue of taxable bonds shall be deemed to have been expended for a purpose specified for the issuance of bonds in the law under authority of which the bonds are issued if the earnings thereon and proceeds of liquidation of the investments are acquired with such proceeds, to the extent that they are: (1) Applied to pay or service debt service on the bonds; or (2) Applied toward such a purpose.

(1) Applied to pay or service debt service on the bonds; or

(2) Applied toward such a purpose.

(c) When the bond proceeds of taxable bonds are invested or reinvested by the governmental unit in obligations permitted by this subchapter, the issuance of the taxable bonds shall be deemed to be for a public purpose, provided, the net proceeds of such investment or reinvestment, after sufficient provision is made for debt service on the bonds, are then applied to a purpose for which the governmental unit has authority to issue bonds and the governmental unit has determined upon appropriate findings of fact that such application of net proceeds is for a public purpose which the governmental unit is authorized or empowered to perform.

Acts 1989, No. 632, §§ 6, 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-703 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-5-703
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions and applicability of this subchapter shall be in conjunction with other state laws governing the unemployment compensation of state employees. Employee coverage shall be in conformity with state and federal laws applicable to state employees' unemployment compensation. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be applicable or construed to be applicable to laws regulating unemployment compensation for municipal or county employees. Acts 1977, No. 608, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-554.9.

The provisions and applicability of this subchapter shall be in conjunction with other state laws governing the unemployment compensation of state employees. Employee coverage shall be in conformity with state and federal laws applicable to state employees' unemployment compensation. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be applicable or construed to be applicable to laws regulating unemployment compensation for municipal or county employees.

Acts 1977, No. 608, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-554.9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-828 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-828
State Aid Street Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "State Aid Street Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of one cent (1¢) per gallon tax from revenue distributed under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq., from the proceeds derived from existing motor fuel taxes and distillate fuel taxes. (c) The fund shall be used for construction, reconstruction, and improvements of the state aid street system under the State Aid Streets Law, § 27-72-401 et seq. (d) (1) All revenues deposited into the fund shall be apportioned to the municipalities as prescribed in § 27-72-413 for the distribution on the state aid street system among the various municipalities. (2) The apportioned funds shall remain for a period of two (2) years from the date they are apportioned. (3) Any unused funds shall be returned to the fund for redistribution in accordance with § 27-72-413 . (4) (A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality shall be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents. (B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street system shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the State Aid Streets Law, § 27-72-401 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 263,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1393,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2013.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of one cent (1¢) per gallon tax from revenue distributed under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq., from the proceeds derived from existing motor fuel taxes and distillate fuel taxes.

(c) The fund shall be used for construction, reconstruction, and improvements of the state aid street system under the State Aid Streets Law, § 27-72-401 et seq.

(d) (1) All revenues deposited into the fund shall be apportioned to the municipalities as prescribed in § 27-72-413 for the distribution on the state aid street system among the various municipalities. (2) The apportioned funds shall remain for a period of two (2) years from the date they are apportioned. (3) Any unused funds shall be returned to the fund for redistribution in accordance with § 27-72-413 . (4) (A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality shall be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents. (B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street system shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the State Aid Streets Law, § 27-72-401 et seq.

(1) All revenues deposited into the fund shall be apportioned to the municipalities as prescribed in § 27-72-413 for the distribution on the state aid street system among the various municipalities.

(2) The apportioned funds shall remain for a period of two (2) years from the date they are apportioned.

(3) Any unused funds shall be returned to the fund for redistribution in accordance with § 27-72-413 .

(4) (A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality shall be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents. (B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street system shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the State Aid Streets Law, § 27-72-401 et seq.

(A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality shall be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents.

(B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street system shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the State Aid Streets Law, § 27-72-401 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 263,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1393,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-808 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-5-808
Loans
Status: in_force

If the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund does not have sufficient funds available from contributions by state agencies for paying awarded workers' compensation benefits to state employees, loans may be made from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund to make such payments. Any loans made to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund shall be repaid by June 30 of the first fiscal year after the fiscal year in which such loans were made. Acts 1977, No. 924, § 6; A.S.A 1947, § 13-1407.6.

If the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund does not have sufficient funds available from contributions by state agencies for paying awarded workers' compensation benefits to state employees, loans may be made from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund to make such payments. Any loans made to the Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund shall be repaid by June 30 of the first fiscal year after the fiscal year in which such loans were made.

Acts 1977, No. 924, § 6; A.S.A 1947, § 13-1407.6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-703 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-9-703
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the content otherwise requires: (1) "Act" means this subchapter. (2) "Bonds" means any bonds, issued pursuant to the Arkansas Constitution and pursuant to an act of the General Assembly heretofore or hereafter enacted, and means all debentures, notes, warrants, tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, or other evidence of indebtedness or leases, installment purchase contracts, or other agreements or certificates of participation therein issued by or on behalf of a governmental unit, secured by revenues from any special fund or source or assessments for local improvements and taxes; (3) "Foreign currency" means currency, euros, or money other than the legal tender of the United States; (4) "Governmental unit" means the State of Arkansas, any department, board, commission, or other agency or instrumentality of the state, or any county, municipality, school district, regional water distribution district, improvement district, public trust, or other political subdivision of the state, heretofore or hereafter created, or any board, commission, authority, or other public agency or instrumentality of a governmental unit which is now or hereafter authorized by law to issue bonds. Nothing herein shall be deemed to give any department, board, commission, or other agency of the state any additional authority to issue bonds or take any action independently and without acting by or through the State Board of Finance if the participation of the State Board of Finance is otherwise required by the law under authority of which the bonds are issued; (5) "State" means the State of Arkansas; and (6) "Taxable bonds" means bonds the interest on which is not, in any manner, exempt from federal income taxation or excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Acts 1989, No. 632, § 3.

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

(1) "Act" means this subchapter.

(2) "Bonds" means any bonds, issued pursuant to the Arkansas Constitution and pursuant to an act of the General Assembly heretofore or hereafter enacted, and means all debentures, notes, warrants, tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, or other evidence of indebtedness or leases, installment purchase contracts, or other agreements or certificates of participation therein issued by or on behalf of a governmental unit, secured by revenues from any special fund or source or assessments for local improvements and taxes;

(3) "Foreign currency" means currency, euros, or money other than the legal tender of the United States;

(4) "Governmental unit" means the State of Arkansas, any department, board, commission, or other agency or instrumentality of the state, or any county, municipality, school district, regional water distribution district, improvement district, public trust, or other political subdivision of the state, heretofore or hereafter created, or any board, commission, authority, or other public agency or instrumentality of a governmental unit which is now or hereafter authorized by law to issue bonds. Nothing herein shall be deemed to give any department, board, commission, or other agency of the state any additional authority to issue bonds or take any action independently and without acting by or through the State Board of Finance if the participation of the State Board of Finance is otherwise required by the law under authority of which the bonds are issued;

(5) "State" means the State of Arkansas; and

(6) "Taxable bonds" means bonds the interest on which is not, in any manner, exempt from federal income taxation or excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes.

Acts 1989, No. 632, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1227 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1227
Educational Adequacy Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Educational Adequacy Fund". (b) After the Treasurer of State has made deductions from the revenues under § 19-5-203(b)(2)(A) , the Educational Adequacy Fund shall consist of: (1) All net revenues collected due to enactments of the Eighty-Fourth General Assembly meeting in Second Extraordinary Session, unless a different distribution of those additional net revenues is otherwise provided in the act creating those additional net revenues; (2) The revenues credited to the Educational Adequacy Fund under § 26-54-113(b)(2) ; (3) The revenues generated by § 26-52-302(d) , § 26-52-316 , § 26-52-317(c)(1)(C) , § 26-52-319(a)(2)(C) , § 26-53-107(d) , § 26-53-145(c)(1)(C) , § 26-53-148(a)(2)(C) , § 26-56-224(c)(3) , and § 26-57-1002(d)(1)(A)(ii) ; and (4) Other revenues as provided by law. (c) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State will determine, from time to time, the amount of funds required from the Educational Adequacy Fund which, when added to other resources available to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account of the Education Fund, is needed to fulfill the financial obligation of the state to provide an adequate educational system as authorized by law and shall certify the amounts to the Treasurer of State. (2) At the end of each month, the Treasurer of State shall transfer all moneys available from the Educational Adequacy Fund to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund and to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account of the Education Fund until the sum of all transfers from the Educational Adequacy Fund equals the amounts determined in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, there to be used as determined by law. (d) In the event the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State determines that the transfers from the Educational Adequacy Fund, when added to the other resources available to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund, are not sufficient to meet the state's financial obligation to provide an adequate educational system as authorized by law, the additional amount required shall be transferred from the other funds and fund accounts, except the Educational Facilities Partnership Fund Account, within § 19-5-402 and § 19-5-404(a) [repealed] based upon the proportion that each of the remaining funds and fund accounts, excluding the Educational Facilities Partnership Fund Account, bears to the total of the remaining funds and fund accounts in § 19-5-402 and § 19-5-404(a) [repealed]. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2273, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1411,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 94, § 5; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 107, § 11; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 108, § 1; 2005, No. 2131, § 35; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 10; 2007, No. 110, § 8; 2009, No. 1440, § 5; 2009, No. 1441, § 5; 2012, No. 271, § 4; 2012, No. 287, § 4.

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

(b) After the Treasurer of State has made deductions from the revenues under § 19-5-203(b)(2)(A) , the Educational Adequacy Fund shall consist of: (1) All net revenues collected due to enactments of the Eighty-Fourth General Assembly meeting in Second Extraordinary Session, unless a different distribution of those additional net revenues is otherwise provided in the act creating those additional net revenues; (2) The revenues credited to the Educational Adequacy Fund under § 26-54-113(b)(2) ; (3) The revenues generated by § 26-52-302(d) , § 26-52-316 , § 26-52-317(c)(1)(C) , § 26-52-319(a)(2)(C) , § 26-53-107(d) , § 26-53-145(c)(1)(C) , § 26-53-148(a)(2)(C) , § 26-56-224(c)(3) , and § 26-57-1002(d)(1)(A)(ii) ; and (4) Other revenues as provided by law.

(1) All net revenues collected due to enactments of the Eighty-Fourth General Assembly meeting in Second Extraordinary Session, unless a different distribution of those additional net revenues is otherwise provided in the act creating those additional net revenues;

(2) The revenues credited to the Educational Adequacy Fund under § 26-54-113(b)(2) ;

(3) The revenues generated by § 26-52-302(d) , § 26-52-316 , § 26-52-317(c)(1)(C) , § 26-52-319(a)(2)(C) , § 26-53-107(d) , § 26-53-145(c)(1)(C) , § 26-53-148(a)(2)(C) , § 26-56-224(c)(3) , and § 26-57-1002(d)(1)(A)(ii) ; and

(4) Other revenues as provided by law.

(c) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State will determine, from time to time, the amount of funds required from the Educational Adequacy Fund which, when added to other resources available to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account of the Education Fund, is needed to fulfill the financial obligation of the state to provide an adequate educational system as authorized by law and shall certify the amounts to the Treasurer of State. (2) At the end of each month, the Treasurer of State shall transfer all moneys available from the Educational Adequacy Fund to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund and to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account of the Education Fund until the sum of all transfers from the Educational Adequacy Fund equals the amounts determined in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, there to be used as determined by law.

(1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State will determine, from time to time, the amount of funds required from the Educational Adequacy Fund which, when added to other resources available to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account of the Education Fund, is needed to fulfill the financial obligation of the state to provide an adequate educational system as authorized by law and shall certify the amounts to the Treasurer of State.

(2) At the end of each month, the Treasurer of State shall transfer all moneys available from the Educational Adequacy Fund to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund and to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account of the Education Fund until the sum of all transfers from the Educational Adequacy Fund equals the amounts determined in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, there to be used as determined by law.

(d) In the event the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State determines that the transfers from the Educational Adequacy Fund, when added to the other resources available to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account of the Public School Fund, are not sufficient to meet the state's financial obligation to provide an adequate educational system as authorized by law, the additional amount required shall be transferred from the other funds and fund accounts, except the Educational Facilities Partnership Fund Account, within § 19-5-402 and § 19-5-404(a) [repealed] based upon the proportion that each of the remaining funds and fund accounts, excluding the Educational Facilities Partnership Fund Account, bears to the total of the remaining funds and fund accounts in § 19-5-402 and § 19-5-404(a) [repealed].

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2273, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1411,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2014.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 94, § 5; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 107, § 11; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 108, § 1; 2005, No. 2131, § 35; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 10; 2007, No. 110, § 8; 2009, No. 1440, § 5; 2009, No. 1441, § 5; 2012, No. 271, § 4; 2012, No. 287, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-812 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-812
Cigarette Fire Safety Standard Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Cigarette Fire Safety Standard Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) All certification fees paid under § 20-27-2105 ; (2) All moneys recovered as civil penalties under § 20-27-2107 ; and (3) Any other revenues as may be authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control to support fire safety and prevention programs. Acts 2009, No. 697, § 1.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) All certification fees paid under § 20-27-2105 ; (2) All moneys recovered as civil penalties under § 20-27-2107 ; and (3) Any other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(1) All certification fees paid under § 20-27-2105 ;

(2) All moneys recovered as civil penalties under § 20-27-2107 ; and

(3) Any other revenues as may be authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control to support fire safety and prevention programs.

Acts 2009, No. 697, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-604 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 6 / Section 19-11-604
Rural water associations
Status: in_force

Rural water associations shall be deemed eligible to participate in the federal Surplus Property Program operated under Pub. L. No. 81-152 and Pub. L. No. 81-754 as now administered by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. Acts 1988, (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 2; 2009, No. 1187, § 5.

Rural water associations shall be deemed eligible to participate in the federal Surplus Property Program operated under Pub. L. No. 81-152 and Pub. L. No. 81-754 as now administered by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.

Acts 1988, (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 2; 2009, No. 1187, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-305 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-4-305
Preliminary budget report
Status: in_force

The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prepare the described preliminary budget report so that it shall include the following: (1) The budget requests as submitted by the legislative branch, the judicial branch, the elective constitutional officers, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; (2) The budget requests of all other state agencies, as submitted by each agency, together with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State's analysis of the budget estimates and the executive recommendations; (3) A recapitulation and summary of all budget information as required in this subchapter and the recommendations of the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State; and (4) A detailed statement of the revenues and other sources of income of the state government for the past complete fiscal year, the estimated revenues of the state under existing laws, and the Governor's proposals for revisions in any tax laws necessary to balance the budget. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-332.

The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prepare the described preliminary budget report so that it shall include the following:

(1) The budget requests as submitted by the legislative branch, the judicial branch, the elective constitutional officers, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission;

(2) The budget requests of all other state agencies, as submitted by each agency, together with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State's analysis of the budget estimates and the executive recommendations;

(3) A recapitulation and summary of all budget information as required in this subchapter and the recommendations of the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State; and

(4) A detailed statement of the revenues and other sources of income of the state government for the past complete fiscal year, the estimated revenues of the state under existing laws, and the Governor's proposals for revisions in any tax laws necessary to balance the budget.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-332.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1208 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-11-1208
Use of maintenance and operation appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a state agency may utilize maintenance and operations appropriations for the payment of equipment and energy cost savings measures required by a guaranteed energy cost savings contract. (b) An energy cost savings measure shall be treated as an energy efficiency project under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1252,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Added by Act 2013, No. 554,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a state agency may utilize maintenance and operations appropriations for the payment of equipment and energy cost savings measures required by a guaranteed energy cost savings contract.

(b) An energy cost savings measure shall be treated as an energy efficiency project under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1252,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Added by Act 2013, No. 554,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-204 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-12-204
Arkansas Cancer Research Center designated as capital improvement project
Status: in_force

As authorized by § 19-12-106(b)(4) , the Arkansas Cancer Research Center of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is designated as a capital improvement project relating to healthcare services, health education, or health-related research. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 1.

As authorized by § 19-12-106(b)(4) , the Arkansas Cancer Research Center of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is designated as a capital improvement project relating to healthcare services, health education, or health-related research.

Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-306 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-4-306
Review and control of budgets
Status: in_force

The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, in cooperation with the Legislative Council, shall devise the necessary procedures, forms, and timetables to assure the same comprehensive review of all state agency requests for capital expenditures as outlined in this subchapter for operating budgets. In addition, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall institute the necessary budgetary and accounting controls over those capital budgets approved by the General Assembly to assure full compliance with all applicable state laws. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-332.

The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, in cooperation with the Legislative Council, shall devise the necessary procedures, forms, and timetables to assure the same comprehensive review of all state agency requests for capital expenditures as outlined in this subchapter for operating budgets. In addition, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall institute the necessary budgetary and accounting controls over those capital budgets approved by the General Assembly to assure full compliance with all applicable state laws.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-332.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-402 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-10-402
Jurisdiction and procedure
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Workers' Compensation Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction, as limited in this subchapter, of all claims against the State of Arkansas and its several agencies, departments, and institutions for personal injuries and deaths of employees and officers of the State of Arkansas and its agencies, departments, and institutions arising out of and in the course of employment or service. (2) (A) Awards for these injuries and deaths shall be made by the commission in the same amounts and on the same terms and conditions as if such injuries and deaths had arisen out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (B) The procedure to be followed in the presentation, hearing, and determination of claims shall, in all respects, be the same as in claims for compensation for injuries and deaths arising out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (b) The General Assembly shall at each session appropriate, from such sources as it may see fit, a sum sufficient to satisfy such claims as are or probably will be payable during the following fiscal year under awards made under this section. The commission shall direct the distributions of this fund and make disbursements upon the vouchers issued against it. Acts 1949, No. 462, § 7; 1951, No. 373, § 3; 1963, No. 521, § 1; 1979, No. 597, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1407; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 39.

(a) (1) The Workers' Compensation Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction, as limited in this subchapter, of all claims against the State of Arkansas and its several agencies, departments, and institutions for personal injuries and deaths of employees and officers of the State of Arkansas and its agencies, departments, and institutions arising out of and in the course of employment or service. (2) (A) Awards for these injuries and deaths shall be made by the commission in the same amounts and on the same terms and conditions as if such injuries and deaths had arisen out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (B) The procedure to be followed in the presentation, hearing, and determination of claims shall, in all respects, be the same as in claims for compensation for injuries and deaths arising out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(1) The Workers' Compensation Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction, as limited in this subchapter, of all claims against the State of Arkansas and its several agencies, departments, and institutions for personal injuries and deaths of employees and officers of the State of Arkansas and its agencies, departments, and institutions arising out of and in the course of employment or service.

(2) (A) Awards for these injuries and deaths shall be made by the commission in the same amounts and on the same terms and conditions as if such injuries and deaths had arisen out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (B) The procedure to be followed in the presentation, hearing, and determination of claims shall, in all respects, be the same as in claims for compensation for injuries and deaths arising out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(A) Awards for these injuries and deaths shall be made by the commission in the same amounts and on the same terms and conditions as if such injuries and deaths had arisen out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(B) The procedure to be followed in the presentation, hearing, and determination of claims shall, in all respects, be the same as in claims for compensation for injuries and deaths arising out of and in the course of private employment covered by the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(b) The General Assembly shall at each session appropriate, from such sources as it may see fit, a sum sufficient to satisfy such claims as are or probably will be payable during the following fiscal year under awards made under this section. The commission shall direct the distributions of this fund and make disbursements upon the vouchers issued against it.

Acts 1949, No. 462, § 7; 1951, No. 373, § 3; 1963, No. 521, § 1; 1979, No. 597, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1407; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 39.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-419 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-419
Soybean Promotion Fund
Status: in_force

The Soybean Promotion Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(12) , there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement as required by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties as set out in § 2-20-401 et seq. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.

The Soybean Promotion Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(12) , there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement as required by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties as set out in § 2-20-401 et seq.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-308 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-5-308
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2015. Repealed by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1975, No. 1003, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1141, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-521.2; 2005, No. 2282, § 5; 2005, No. 2316, § 5.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2015.

Repealed by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 1003, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1141, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-521.2; 2005, No. 2282, § 5; 2005, No. 2316, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-978 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-978
Inventors' Assistance Program Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Inventors' Assistance Program Fund". (b) The Inventors' Assistance Program Fund shall consist of all moneys received by the Center for Prototype Development and Emerging Technologies to be developed and operated by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for implementation of the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq., and all fees received pursuant to the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq., there to be used for the implementation of the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq. (c) Any amount in the Inventors' Assistance Program Fund not directly needed for implementation of the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq., shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund. Acts 1993, No. 1073, § 11.

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

(b) The Inventors' Assistance Program Fund shall consist of all moneys received by the Center for Prototype Development and Emerging Technologies to be developed and operated by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for implementation of the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq., and all fees received pursuant to the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq., there to be used for the implementation of the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq.

(c) Any amount in the Inventors' Assistance Program Fund not directly needed for implementation of the Inventors' Assistance Act, § 15-4-1401 et seq., shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.

Acts 1993, No. 1073, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-434 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-434
Hazardous Waste Permit Fund
Status: in_force

The Hazardous Waste Permit Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(59) and (237) there to be used by the Division of Environmental Quality to ensure the proper administration and enforcement of §§ 8-7-201 - 8-7-226 and the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Consultant Act, § 8-7-1301 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3205, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 1999, No. 1164, § 169; 2007, No. 407, § 11.

The Hazardous Waste Permit Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301(59) and (237) there to be used by the Division of Environmental Quality to ensure the proper administration and enforcement of §§ 8-7-201 - 8-7-226 and the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Consultant Act, § 8-7-1301 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3205, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13; Acts 1999, No. 1164, § 169; 2007, No. 407, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-3-511 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 19-3-511
Term of deposit - Interest
Status: in_force

(a) At a meeting called and held before the start of the term of a certificate of deposit, the State Board of Finance shall determine the interest rate to be paid on certificates of deposit invested through the State Treasury Certificate of Deposit Investment Program. (b) The Treasurer of State and each bank depository shall enter into an agreement establishing the term or renewal term of the certificate of deposit. (c) (1) Notice of the date and time of the meeting shall be given by the Secretary of the State Board of Finance and published in a newspaper of statewide circulation at least five (5) days but no more than fifteen (15) days before the meeting. (2) At the meeting a person desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity to express his or her views on any matter under consideration by the board. (3) After considering all views expressed and the views of the board members, the board shall fix the rate of interest to be used by the Treasurer of State and paid by bank depositories during the next term. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1.

(a) At a meeting called and held before the start of the term of a certificate of deposit, the State Board of Finance shall determine the interest rate to be paid on certificates of deposit invested through the State Treasury Certificate of Deposit Investment Program.

(b) The Treasurer of State and each bank depository shall enter into an agreement establishing the term or renewal term of the certificate of deposit.

(c) (1) Notice of the date and time of the meeting shall be given by the Secretary of the State Board of Finance and published in a newspaper of statewide circulation at least five (5) days but no more than fifteen (15) days before the meeting. (2) At the meeting a person desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity to express his or her views on any matter under consideration by the board. (3) After considering all views expressed and the views of the board members, the board shall fix the rate of interest to be used by the Treasurer of State and paid by bank depositories during the next term.

(1) Notice of the date and time of the meeting shall be given by the Secretary of the State Board of Finance and published in a newspaper of statewide circulation at least five (5) days but no more than fifteen (15) days before the meeting.

(2) At the meeting a person desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity to express his or her views on any matter under consideration by the board.

(3) After considering all views expressed and the views of the board members, the board shall fix the rate of interest to be used by the Treasurer of State and paid by bank depositories during the next term.

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

Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-703 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-11-703
Statement of policy
Status: in_force

(a) Public employment is a public trust. It is the policy of the state to promote and balance the objective of protecting government integrity and the objective of facilitating the recruitment and retention of personnel needed by the state. The policy is implemented by prescribing essential restrictions against conflict of interest without creating unnecessary obstacles to entering public service. (b) Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the state procurement organization. (c) To achieve the purpose of this subchapter, it is essential that those doing business with the state also observe the ethical standards prescribed in this subchapter. Acts 1979, No. 483, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-1102.

(a) Public employment is a public trust. It is the policy of the state to promote and balance the objective of protecting government integrity and the objective of facilitating the recruitment and retention of personnel needed by the state. The policy is implemented by prescribing essential restrictions against conflict of interest without creating unnecessary obstacles to entering public service.

(b) Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the state procurement organization.

(c) To achieve the purpose of this subchapter, it is essential that those doing business with the state also observe the ethical standards prescribed in this subchapter.

Acts 1979, No. 483, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-1102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-206 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-206
Definitions concerning intergovernmental relations
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Cooperative purchasing agreement" means an agreement entered into as the result of a procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, more than one (1) public procurement unit or by a public procurement unit with an external procurement activity; (2) (A) "External procurement activity" means any buying organization not located in this state which, if located in this state, would qualify as a public procurement unit. (B) An agency of the United States Government is an external procurement activity; (3) "Local public procurement unit" means: (A) Any county, city, town, state agency, and any other subdivision of the state or public agency thereof; (B) Any fire protection district; (C) Any regional water distribution district; (D) Any rural development authority; (E) Any public authority; (F) Any public educational, health, or other institution; (G) Any nonprofit corporation during the time that it contracts with the Department of Human Services to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities or for transportation services, so long as the contract exceeds seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) per year; (H) Any nonprofit corporation providing fire protection services to a rural area or providing drinking water to the public in a rural area; and (I) To the extent not prohibited by law, any other entity that expends public funds for the acquisition or leasing of commodities and services; (4) "Public procurement unit" means either a local public procurement unit or a state public procurement unit; and (5) "State public procurement unit" means the Office of State Procurement and any other procurement agency of this state. (6) "Consumer Price Index" means the most recent Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor, or its successor; and (7) (A) "Public school construction services" means services procured by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school under a contract with a corresponding cooperative purchasing verification letter providing for the making of repairs, alterations, erection, or other permanent improvements to a public building, property, or structure that do not exceed a total aggregate amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a public procurement unit in a fiscal year. (B) (i) Annually on July 1, at the direction of the Office of State Procurement and with the approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the amount stated in subdivision (7)(A) of this section shall be adjusted by the percentage, if any, by which the Consumer Price Index for the current calendar year exceeds the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year, not to exceed three percent (3%). (ii) The Consumer Price Index for a calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index as of the close of the twelve-month period ending on August 31 of that calendar year. Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 421,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 64; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-281; Acts 1989, No. 57, § 1; 1997, No. 872, § 1; 1999, No. 41, § 1; 2001, No. 1237, § 4; 2007, No. 478, § 4.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Cooperative purchasing agreement" means an agreement entered into as the result of a procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, more than one (1) public procurement unit or by a public procurement unit with an external procurement activity;

(2) (A) "External procurement activity" means any buying organization not located in this state which, if located in this state, would qualify as a public procurement unit. (B) An agency of the United States Government is an external procurement activity;

(A) "External procurement activity" means any buying organization not located in this state which, if located in this state, would qualify as a public procurement unit.

(B) An agency of the United States Government is an external procurement activity;

(3) "Local public procurement unit" means: (A) Any county, city, town, state agency, and any other subdivision of the state or public agency thereof; (B) Any fire protection district; (C) Any regional water distribution district; (D) Any rural development authority; (E) Any public authority; (F) Any public educational, health, or other institution; (G) Any nonprofit corporation during the time that it contracts with the Department of Human Services to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities or for transportation services, so long as the contract exceeds seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) per year; (H) Any nonprofit corporation providing fire protection services to a rural area or providing drinking water to the public in a rural area; and (I) To the extent not prohibited by law, any other entity that expends public funds for the acquisition or leasing of commodities and services;

(A) Any county, city, town, state agency, and any other subdivision of the state or public agency thereof;

(B) Any fire protection district;

(C) Any regional water distribution district;

(D) Any rural development authority;

(E) Any public authority;

(F) Any public educational, health, or other institution;

(G) Any nonprofit corporation during the time that it contracts with the Department of Human Services to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities or for transportation services, so long as the contract exceeds seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) per year;

(H) Any nonprofit corporation providing fire protection services to a rural area or providing drinking water to the public in a rural area; and

(I) To the extent not prohibited by law, any other entity that expends public funds for the acquisition or leasing of commodities and services;

(4) "Public procurement unit" means either a local public procurement unit or a state public procurement unit; and

(5) "State public procurement unit" means the Office of State Procurement and any other procurement agency of this state.

(6) "Consumer Price Index" means the most recent Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor, or its successor; and

(7) (A) "Public school construction services" means services procured by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school under a contract with a corresponding cooperative purchasing verification letter providing for the making of repairs, alterations, erection, or other permanent improvements to a public building, property, or structure that do not exceed a total aggregate amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a public procurement unit in a fiscal year. (B) (i) Annually on July 1, at the direction of the Office of State Procurement and with the approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the amount stated in subdivision (7)(A) of this section shall be adjusted by the percentage, if any, by which the Consumer Price Index for the current calendar year exceeds the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year, not to exceed three percent (3%). (ii) The Consumer Price Index for a calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index as of the close of the twelve-month period ending on August 31 of that calendar year.

(A) "Public school construction services" means services procured by a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school under a contract with a corresponding cooperative purchasing verification letter providing for the making of repairs, alterations, erection, or other permanent improvements to a public building, property, or structure that do not exceed a total aggregate amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a public procurement unit in a fiscal year.

(B) (i) Annually on July 1, at the direction of the Office of State Procurement and with the approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the amount stated in subdivision (7)(A) of this section shall be adjusted by the percentage, if any, by which the Consumer Price Index for the current calendar year exceeds the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year, not to exceed three percent (3%). (ii) The Consumer Price Index for a calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index as of the close of the twelve-month period ending on August 31 of that calendar year.

(i) Annually on July 1, at the direction of the Office of State Procurement and with the approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the amount stated in subdivision (7)(A) of this section shall be adjusted by the percentage, if any, by which the Consumer Price Index for the current calendar year exceeds the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year, not to exceed three percent (3%).

(ii) The Consumer Price Index for a calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index as of the close of the twelve-month period ending on August 31 of that calendar year.

Amended by Act 2024, No. 167,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 421,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 64; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-281; Acts 1989, No. 57, § 1; 1997, No. 872, § 1; 1999, No. 41, § 1; 2001, No. 1237, § 4; 2007, No. 478, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1804 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 18 / Section 19-4-1804
Geological publications income
Status: in_force

Charges, income, receipts, or revenue derived from the sale of publications by the Office of the State Geologist shall be deposited into the State Treasury as a refund to expenditures. Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1971, No. 585, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-549.

Charges, income, receipts, or revenue derived from the sale of publications by the Office of the State Geologist shall be deposited into the State Treasury as a refund to expenditures.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1971, No. 585, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-549.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-409 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-409
Poultry and Egg Grading Fund
Status: in_force

The Poultry and Egg Grading Fund shall consist of that portion of those special revenues derived from the poultry and egg industry as specified in § 19-6-301(34) , there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission poultry and egg grading programs, in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties as set out in § 2-33-101 et seq., or other duties imposed by law upon the commission. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.

The Poultry and Egg Grading Fund shall consist of that portion of those special revenues derived from the poultry and egg industry as specified in § 19-6-301(34) , there to be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement required by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission poultry and egg grading programs, in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties as set out in § 2-33-101 et seq., or other duties imposed by law upon the commission.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-920 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-920
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2017. Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; 1981, No. 938, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; 1981, No. 938, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-968 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-968
Waste Disposal and Pollution Abatement Facilities Construction Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Waste Disposal and Pollution Abatement Facilities Construction Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of proceeds from the sale of bonds as issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and revenues derived from projects financed under § 15-22-701 et seq., in amounts or portions as set forth in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing such bonds, there to be used for the development of projects and the payment of the costs and expenses of the issuance of the bonds. Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Waste Disposal and Pollution Abatement Facilities Construction Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of proceeds from the sale of bonds as issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and revenues derived from projects financed under § 15-22-701 et seq., in amounts or portions as set forth in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing such bonds, there to be used for the development of projects and the payment of the costs and expenses of the issuance of the bonds.

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1273 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1273
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) General revenues authorized by law; (2) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (3) Any other revenues authorized by law. (c) The fund shall be used by the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment as provided in § 15-10-101 . Added by Act 2021, No. 781,§ 3, eff. 4/20/2021.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) General revenues authorized by law; (2) Moneys obtained from private grants or other sources that are designated to be credited to the fund; and (3) Any other revenues authorized by law.

(1) General revenues authorized by law;

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

(3) Any other revenues authorized by law.

(c) The fund shall be used by the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment as provided in § 15-10-101 .

Added by Act 2021, No. 781,§ 3, eff. 4/20/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-832 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-832
Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund". (b) The Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund shall be used to provide additional funding to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for use in constructing and maintaining the highways of this state. (c) In the event revenues to the department are insufficient to fully address the highway construction and maintenance needs of the state, the department may provide a written document to the Governor outlining the reasons that additional funding is needed and requesting that the Governor provide a recommendation to the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee for review and approval of the transfer of funds in the Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund. (d) Upon review and approval of the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may transfer funds from the Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund as deemed necessary to provide additional funding to address the highway construction and maintenance needs of the state. (e) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this entire section is void. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 57, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2016.

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

(b) The Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund shall be used to provide additional funding to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for use in constructing and maintaining the highways of this state.

(c) In the event revenues to the department are insufficient to fully address the highway construction and maintenance needs of the state, the department may provide a written document to the Governor outlining the reasons that additional funding is needed and requesting that the Governor provide a recommendation to the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee for review and approval of the transfer of funds in the Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund.

(d) Upon review and approval of the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may transfer funds from the Arkansas Highway Transfer Fund to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund as deemed necessary to provide additional funding to address the highway construction and maintenance needs of the state.

(e) The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is not a severable part of this section. If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this entire section is void.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 57, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2016.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-940 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-940
Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund". (b) The Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund shall consist of employer workers' compensation benefits contributions made under § 19-5-806 and temporary loans from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund received under § 19-5-808 . (c) These funds shall be used to pay workers' compensation benefits awarded to state employees by the Workers' Compensation Commission and for such other purposes as may be authorized by law. Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; 1977, No. 924, § 3; 1979, No. 1013, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-531, 13-1407.3.

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

(b) The Workers' Compensation Revolving Fund shall consist of employer workers' compensation benefits contributions made under § 19-5-806 and temporary loans from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund received under § 19-5-808 .

(c) These funds shall be used to pay workers' compensation benefits awarded to state employees by the Workers' Compensation Commission and for such other purposes as may be authorized by law.

Acts 1973, No. 750, § 8; 1977, No. 924, § 3; 1979, No. 1013, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-531, 13-1407.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-303 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-9-303
Private sale to United States
Status: in_force

Any refunding bonds authorized to be sold by the State of Arkansas or any agency or instrumentality of the state at public sale, notwithstanding the provision for public sale, may, nevertheless, be sold to the United States or any agency thereof at private sale without public advertisement if the bonds are sold at not less than par and at a rate of interest not greater than the rate borne by the bonds to be refunded. Acts 1939, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1101.

Any refunding bonds authorized to be sold by the State of Arkansas or any agency or instrumentality of the state at public sale, notwithstanding the provision for public sale, may, nevertheless, be sold to the United States or any agency thereof at private sale without public advertisement if the bonds are sold at not less than par and at a rate of interest not greater than the rate borne by the bonds to be refunded.

Acts 1939, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-485 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-485
Health Department Technology Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Health Department Technology Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Three dollars ($3.00) of the five-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(F) ; (2) The four-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(G)(i) ; (3) The one-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(G)(ii) ; and (4) Three dollars ($3.00) of the five-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(H)(i) (a) . (c) The fund shall be used exclusively by the Department of Health for the purchase of computer hardware and software, the conversion cost of scanning data into its computer system, and related activities. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1051,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2001, No. 957, § 5; 2003, No. 1723, § 13.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Three dollars ($3.00) of the five-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(F) ; (2) The four-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(G)(i) ; (3) The one-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(G)(ii) ; and (4) Three dollars ($3.00) of the five-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(H)(i) (a) .

(1) Three dollars ($3.00) of the five-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(F) ;

(2) The four-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(G)(i) ;

(3) The one-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(G)(ii) ; and

(4) Three dollars ($3.00) of the five-dollar fee levied by § 20-7-123(b)(1)(H)(i) (a) .

(c) The fund shall be used exclusively by the Department of Health for the purchase of computer hardware and software, the conversion cost of scanning data into its computer system, and related activities.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1051,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 2001, No. 957, § 5; 2003, No. 1723, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-701 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-1-701
Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter, "fiscal impact statement" means a realistic statement of the purpose of a proposed law, or a rule promulgated under a law, and the estimated financial cost to the state or any local school district of implementing or complying with the proposed law or rule. (b) A fiscal impact statement shall be developed with the guidance of the Office of Economic and Tax Policy of the Bureau of Legislative Research and with the approval of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1699, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2252, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1253, § 1; 2009, No. 251, § 3; 2011, No. 856, § 1.

(a) As used in this subchapter, "fiscal impact statement" means a realistic statement of the purpose of a proposed law, or a rule promulgated under a law, and the estimated financial cost to the state or any local school district of implementing or complying with the proposed law or rule.

(b) A fiscal impact statement shall be developed with the guidance of the Office of Economic and Tax Policy of the Bureau of Legislative Research and with the approval of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1699, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2252, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1253, § 1; 2009, No. 251, § 3; 2011, No. 856, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1002 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-11-1002
Purpose of contracts
Status: in_force

The principal purpose of a professional services contract or a consultant services contract is the procurement of services by the state agency rather than the procurement of commodities. Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2005, No. 1680, § 14.

The principal purpose of a professional services contract or a consultant services contract is the procurement of services by the state agency rather than the procurement of commodities.

Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2005, No. 1680, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-709 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-4-709
Statement of financial condition
Status: in_force

(a) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may require, from time to time as he or she shall deem necessary, a statement from any state agency setting out the prospective funds which are estimated to become available and a statement of the outstanding obligations and of the proposed expenditures of that agency for the remainder of the fiscal period. (b) If, in the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State's judgment, any agency has incurred or is about to incur a deficit, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall call upon the agency to stop incurring obligations, under penalty of its disbursing bond. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-339.

(a) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State may require, from time to time as he or she shall deem necessary, a statement from any state agency setting out the prospective funds which are estimated to become available and a statement of the outstanding obligations and of the proposed expenditures of that agency for the remainder of the fiscal period.

(b) If, in the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State's judgment, any agency has incurred or is about to incur a deficit, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall call upon the agency to stop incurring obligations, under penalty of its disbursing bond.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-339.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-3-705 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-3-705
Employees - Qualifications, ethical standards, and background checks
Status: in_force

(a) An employee of the State Board of Finance or Treasurer of State listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) or who handles State Treasury funds or participates in decisions or making recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds: (1) Shall meet minimum standards of expertise and experience established by the board; (2) Shall not have a direct financial interest in a bank depository, investment depository, or securities broker; and (3) Shall file on or before January 31 with the board for the preceding calendar year the written statement of financial interest required by § 21-8-701(d) . (b) (1) (A) The board shall obtain a state and federal criminal background check to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for: (i) Each employee listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) ; and (ii) An employee or prospective employee of the board or Treasurer of State who handles or will handle State Treasury funds or participates or will participate in making decisions or recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds. (B) The background check shall be obtained on or before: (i) September 1, 2013, for an existing employee; and (ii) The start of employment for a prospective employee. (2) The state and federal criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints. (3) The employee or prospective employee shall sign a consent to the release of information for the state and federal criminal background check. (4) The Treasurer of State shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and federal criminal background check. (5) Upon completion of the state and federal criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for review by the board all releasable information obtained concerning the employee or prospective employee. (c) The board or Treasurer of State shall not employ an individual who has: (1) Been convicted of a felony or a gambling offense in a state or federal court of the United States; (2) Been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Entered into a plea agreement to avoid felony prosecution; (4) Been or is currently subject to an administrative order by the State Bank Department or State Securities Department; (5) Failed without justification to file the statement of financial interest required by this section; or (6) A conflict of interest that violates the board's policy established under § 19-3-704 . Added by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) An employee of the State Board of Finance or Treasurer of State listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) or who handles State Treasury funds or participates in decisions or making recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds: (1) Shall meet minimum standards of expertise and experience established by the board; (2) Shall not have a direct financial interest in a bank depository, investment depository, or securities broker; and (3) Shall file on or before January 31 with the board for the preceding calendar year the written statement of financial interest required by § 21-8-701(d) .

(1) Shall meet minimum standards of expertise and experience established by the board;

(2) Shall not have a direct financial interest in a bank depository, investment depository, or securities broker; and

(3) Shall file on or before January 31 with the board for the preceding calendar year the written statement of financial interest required by § 21-8-701(d) .

(b) (1) (A) The board shall obtain a state and federal criminal background check to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for: (i) Each employee listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) ; and (ii) An employee or prospective employee of the board or Treasurer of State who handles or will handle State Treasury funds or participates or will participate in making decisions or recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds. (B) The background check shall be obtained on or before: (i) September 1, 2013, for an existing employee; and (ii) The start of employment for a prospective employee. (2) The state and federal criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints. (3) The employee or prospective employee shall sign a consent to the release of information for the state and federal criminal background check. (4) The Treasurer of State shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and federal criminal background check. (5) Upon completion of the state and federal criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for review by the board all releasable information obtained concerning the employee or prospective employee.

(1) (A) The board shall obtain a state and federal criminal background check to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for: (i) Each employee listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) ; and (ii) An employee or prospective employee of the board or Treasurer of State who handles or will handle State Treasury funds or participates or will participate in making decisions or recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds. (B) The background check shall be obtained on or before: (i) September 1, 2013, for an existing employee; and (ii) The start of employment for a prospective employee.

(A) The board shall obtain a state and federal criminal background check to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for: (i) Each employee listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) ; and (ii) An employee or prospective employee of the board or Treasurer of State who handles or will handle State Treasury funds or participates or will participate in making decisions or recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds.

(i) Each employee listed in § 19-3-704(b) or § 19-3-704(c) ; and

(ii) An employee or prospective employee of the board or Treasurer of State who handles or will handle State Treasury funds or participates or will participate in making decisions or recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds.

(B) The background check shall be obtained on or before: (i) September 1, 2013, for an existing employee; and (ii) The start of employment for a prospective employee.

(i) September 1, 2013, for an existing employee; and

(ii) The start of employment for a prospective employee.

(2) The state and federal criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints.

(3) The employee or prospective employee shall sign a consent to the release of information for the state and federal criminal background check.

(4) The Treasurer of State shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and federal criminal background check.

(5) Upon completion of the state and federal criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for review by the board all releasable information obtained concerning the employee or prospective employee.

(c) The board or Treasurer of State shall not employ an individual who has: (1) Been convicted of a felony or a gambling offense in a state or federal court of the United States; (2) Been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; (3) Entered into a plea agreement to avoid felony prosecution; (4) Been or is currently subject to an administrative order by the State Bank Department or State Securities Department; (5) Failed without justification to file the statement of financial interest required by this section; or (6) A conflict of interest that violates the board's policy established under § 19-3-704 .

(1) Been convicted of a felony or a gambling offense in a state or federal court of the United States;

(2) Been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;

(3) Entered into a plea agreement to avoid felony prosecution;

(4) Been or is currently subject to an administrative order by the State Bank Department or State Securities Department;

(5) Failed without justification to file the statement of financial interest required by this section; or

(6) A conflict of interest that violates the board's policy established under § 19-3-704 .

Added by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-807 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-11-807
Design-build construction - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Design-build" means a project delivery method in which the school district acquires both design and construction services in the same contract from a single legal entity, referred to as the "design-builder", without competitive bidding; (2) (A) "Design-builder" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other legal entity that is appropriately licensed in the State of Arkansas and that furnishes the necessary design services, in addition to the construction of the work, whether by itself or through subcontracts, including, but not limited to, subcontracts for architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services. (B) Architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services shall be performed by an architect, landscape architect, or engineer licensed in the State of Arkansas. (C) Construction contracting shall be performed by a contractor qualified and licensed under Arkansas law; and (3) "Design-build contract" means the contract between the school district and a design-builder to furnish the architecture, engineering, and related services as required and to furnish the labor, materials, and other construction services for the same project. (b) (1) Any school district may use design-build construction as a project delivery method for building, altering, repairing, improving, maintaining, or demolishing any structure, or any improvement to real property owned by the school district. (2) The design-builder shall contract directly with subcontractors and shall be responsible for the bonding of the project. (3) A project using design-build construction shall comply with state and federal law. (c) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop and promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this section concerning the use of design-build construction by school districts. Acts 2005, No. 2155, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Design-build" means a project delivery method in which the school district acquires both design and construction services in the same contract from a single legal entity, referred to as the "design-builder", without competitive bidding; (2) (A) "Design-builder" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other legal entity that is appropriately licensed in the State of Arkansas and that furnishes the necessary design services, in addition to the construction of the work, whether by itself or through subcontracts, including, but not limited to, subcontracts for architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services. (B) Architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services shall be performed by an architect, landscape architect, or engineer licensed in the State of Arkansas. (C) Construction contracting shall be performed by a contractor qualified and licensed under Arkansas law; and (3) "Design-build contract" means the contract between the school district and a design-builder to furnish the architecture, engineering, and related services as required and to furnish the labor, materials, and other construction services for the same project.

(1) "Design-build" means a project delivery method in which the school district acquires both design and construction services in the same contract from a single legal entity, referred to as the "design-builder", without competitive bidding;

(2) (A) "Design-builder" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other legal entity that is appropriately licensed in the State of Arkansas and that furnishes the necessary design services, in addition to the construction of the work, whether by itself or through subcontracts, including, but not limited to, subcontracts for architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services. (B) Architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services shall be performed by an architect, landscape architect, or engineer licensed in the State of Arkansas. (C) Construction contracting shall be performed by a contractor qualified and licensed under Arkansas law; and

(A) "Design-builder" means any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other legal entity that is appropriately licensed in the State of Arkansas and that furnishes the necessary design services, in addition to the construction of the work, whether by itself or through subcontracts, including, but not limited to, subcontracts for architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services.

(B) Architectural services, landscape architectural services, and engineering services shall be performed by an architect, landscape architect, or engineer licensed in the State of Arkansas.

(C) Construction contracting shall be performed by a contractor qualified and licensed under Arkansas law; and

(3) "Design-build contract" means the contract between the school district and a design-builder to furnish the architecture, engineering, and related services as required and to furnish the labor, materials, and other construction services for the same project.

(b) (1) Any school district may use design-build construction as a project delivery method for building, altering, repairing, improving, maintaining, or demolishing any structure, or any improvement to real property owned by the school district. (2) The design-builder shall contract directly with subcontractors and shall be responsible for the bonding of the project. (3) A project using design-build construction shall comply with state and federal law.

(1) Any school district may use design-build construction as a project delivery method for building, altering, repairing, improving, maintaining, or demolishing any structure, or any improvement to real property owned by the school district.

(2) The design-builder shall contract directly with subcontractors and shall be responsible for the bonding of the project.

(3) A project using design-build construction shall comply with state and federal law.

(c) The Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation shall develop and promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this section concerning the use of design-build construction by school districts.

Acts 2005, No. 2155, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-220 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-10-220
Special masters authorized
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Claims Commission may appoint a special master with specialized knowledge and skill to assist the commission in achieving a more timely resolution of complex litigation arising from a claim or action. (b) (1) All or part of a special master's findings may be included as part of or in addition to a commission's final order. (2) The special master's findings, if disputed by a party, may be raised on appeal. Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Arkansas State Claims Commission may appoint a special master with specialized knowledge and skill to assist the commission in achieving a more timely resolution of complex litigation arising from a claim or action.

(b) (1) All or part of a special master's findings may be included as part of or in addition to a commission's final order. (2) The special master's findings, if disputed by a party, may be raised on appeal.

(1) All or part of a special master's findings may be included as part of or in addition to a commission's final order.

(2) The special master's findings, if disputed by a party, may be raised on appeal.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-1-403 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-1-403
County and municipal officials and employees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All county officials and employees, municipal officials and employees, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivision of this state who are required by law to furnish bond and who receive and disburse cash funds from bank accounts shall obtain a surety bond from a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state in the minimum amounts to be computed as follows: (A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (B) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (C) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (D) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and (E) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%). (2) These amounts shall be based on the total cash receipts of the office for the preceding calendar or fiscal year. However, in no event shall the penal amount of any bond be less than the amount as computed in this subsection. (3) The bonds shall be conditioned that the officer or employee shall faithfully perform the duties of his or her office or employment and properly account for all cash funds received and disbursed by him or her as an officer or employee. (b) (1) All county officials and employees, municipal officials and employees, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivision of this state who are required by law to furnish bond and who receive or approve the disbursement of any funds appropriated and disbursed through the State Treasury shall obtain a bond in the following minimum amounts based on the disbursements of the agency during the preceding calendar or fiscal year: (A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, five percent (5%) of the amount; (B) On the next four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and (C) On all disbursements in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the amount. (2) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall apply in determining the bond requirements of all officers and employees handling both cash funds and moneys appropriated and disbursed from the State Treasury. (3) The bond shall be conditioned that the officer or employee shall faithfully perform the duties of his or her office or employment and properly account for the disbursement of funds. (c) The maximum amount of any bond required under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). (d) The Legislative Auditor shall inform municipal and county officials of the requirements set forth in this subchapter regarding the determination of the amount of bond for the officials. However, it shall not be the duty of the Legislative Auditor to set the bond of municipal and county officials. (e) (1) The original of each bond required by this section to be filed by a county officer or employee shall be filed in the office of the circuit clerk in the county involved. (2) The original of each bond required by this section to be filed by municipal officials and employees shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk of the municipality involved. Acts 1955, No. 338, § 12; 1975, No. 677, §§ 1, 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1226, § 2; 1977, No. 940, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-412, 13-412.3.

(a) (1) All county officials and employees, municipal officials and employees, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivision of this state who are required by law to furnish bond and who receive and disburse cash funds from bank accounts shall obtain a surety bond from a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state in the minimum amounts to be computed as follows: (A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (B) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (C) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (D) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and (E) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%). (2) These amounts shall be based on the total cash receipts of the office for the preceding calendar or fiscal year. However, in no event shall the penal amount of any bond be less than the amount as computed in this subsection. (3) The bonds shall be conditioned that the officer or employee shall faithfully perform the duties of his or her office or employment and properly account for all cash funds received and disbursed by him or her as an officer or employee.

(1) All county officials and employees, municipal officials and employees, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivision of this state who are required by law to furnish bond and who receive and disburse cash funds from bank accounts shall obtain a surety bond from a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state in the minimum amounts to be computed as follows: (A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount; (B) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount; (C) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount; (D) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and (E) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%).

(A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, ten percent (10%) of the amount;

(B) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, seven and one-half percent (71/2%) of the amount;

(C) On the next two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, five percent (5%) of the amount;

(D) On the next five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or any part thereof, of receipts of the office, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and

(E) On all amounts in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), one percent (1%).

(2) These amounts shall be based on the total cash receipts of the office for the preceding calendar or fiscal year. However, in no event shall the penal amount of any bond be less than the amount as computed in this subsection.

(3) The bonds shall be conditioned that the officer or employee shall faithfully perform the duties of his or her office or employment and properly account for all cash funds received and disbursed by him or her as an officer or employee.

(b) (1) All county officials and employees, municipal officials and employees, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivision of this state who are required by law to furnish bond and who receive or approve the disbursement of any funds appropriated and disbursed through the State Treasury shall obtain a bond in the following minimum amounts based on the disbursements of the agency during the preceding calendar or fiscal year: (A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, five percent (5%) of the amount; (B) On the next four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and (C) On all disbursements in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the amount. (2) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall apply in determining the bond requirements of all officers and employees handling both cash funds and moneys appropriated and disbursed from the State Treasury. (3) The bond shall be conditioned that the officer or employee shall faithfully perform the duties of his or her office or employment and properly account for the disbursement of funds.

(1) All county officials and employees, municipal officials and employees, and all other officers and employees of any political subdivision of this state who are required by law to furnish bond and who receive or approve the disbursement of any funds appropriated and disbursed through the State Treasury shall obtain a bond in the following minimum amounts based on the disbursements of the agency during the preceding calendar or fiscal year: (A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, five percent (5%) of the amount; (B) On the next four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and (C) On all disbursements in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the amount.

(A) On the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, five percent (5%) of the amount;

(B) On the next four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), or any part thereof, of disbursements, two and one-half percent (21/2%) of the amount; and

(C) On all disbursements in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of the amount.

(2) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall apply in determining the bond requirements of all officers and employees handling both cash funds and moneys appropriated and disbursed from the State Treasury.

(3) The bond shall be conditioned that the officer or employee shall faithfully perform the duties of his or her office or employment and properly account for the disbursement of funds.

(c) The maximum amount of any bond required under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(d) The Legislative Auditor shall inform municipal and county officials of the requirements set forth in this subchapter regarding the determination of the amount of bond for the officials. However, it shall not be the duty of the Legislative Auditor to set the bond of municipal and county officials.

(e) (1) The original of each bond required by this section to be filed by a county officer or employee shall be filed in the office of the circuit clerk in the county involved. (2) The original of each bond required by this section to be filed by municipal officials and employees shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk of the municipality involved.

(1) The original of each bond required by this section to be filed by a county officer or employee shall be filed in the office of the circuit clerk in the county involved.

(2) The original of each bond required by this section to be filed by municipal officials and employees shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk of the municipality involved.

Acts 1955, No. 338, § 12; 1975, No. 677, §§ 1, 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1226, § 2; 1977, No. 940, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-412, 13-412.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-302 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 19-9-302
Sale when old bonds cannot be presented
Status: in_force

(a) Where refunding bonds are to be issued by any municipality, county, state-supported educational institution, or improvement district of any kind and the bonds to be refunded cannot be presented for payment and cancellation simultaneously with the payment and delivery of the refunding bonds, the refunding bonds may be delivered when the purchase money is deposited into trust. The purchase money may be deposited for the purpose of payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded with any insured bank or trust company in the state which is otherwise fully qualified to receive trust funds if the bonds to be refunded have fixed maturity dates of not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of the payment and delivery of the refunding bonds or if the bonds are redeemable before maturity and have been duly called for payment. (b) If the bank or trust company is not the paying agent for the bonds to be refunded, the purchase money shall be paid over by it to the paying agent three (3) days before the maturity of the bonds or three (3) days before the date for which the bonds have been called for payment. Acts 1945, No. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1102.

(a) Where refunding bonds are to be issued by any municipality, county, state-supported educational institution, or improvement district of any kind and the bonds to be refunded cannot be presented for payment and cancellation simultaneously with the payment and delivery of the refunding bonds, the refunding bonds may be delivered when the purchase money is deposited into trust. The purchase money may be deposited for the purpose of payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded with any insured bank or trust company in the state which is otherwise fully qualified to receive trust funds if the bonds to be refunded have fixed maturity dates of not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of the payment and delivery of the refunding bonds or if the bonds are redeemable before maturity and have been duly called for payment.

(b) If the bank or trust company is not the paying agent for the bonds to be refunded, the purchase money shall be paid over by it to the paying agent three (3) days before the maturity of the bonds or three (3) days before the date for which the bonds have been called for payment.

Acts 1945, No. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-101 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-6-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Revenue Classification Law" of Arkansas. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.

This chapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Revenue Classification Law" of Arkansas.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-209 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-209
Construction - Preemption of other laws
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall: (1) Be construed liberally and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies; and (2) Preempt any conflicting state statutes and principles of common law or equity. Amended by Act 2021, No. 793,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-233.1.

This subchapter shall:

(1) Be construed liberally and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies; and

(2) Preempt any conflicting state statutes and principles of common law or equity.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 793,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-233.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-711 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-4-711
Transfer of responsibilities
Status: in_force

In the event that a state agency or its responsibilities, or a part of its responsibilities, is transferred by law within a biennium to another agency, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall transfer all or part of the line-item appropriations, personnel positions, and moneys necessary to accomplish the transfer of responsibilities, subject to the same restrictions and procedures applicable to the original appropriations and funds from which transferred. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 13; 1977, No. 486, § 3; 1979, No. 833, § 4; 1985 No. 365, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-339.

In the event that a state agency or its responsibilities, or a part of its responsibilities, is transferred by law within a biennium to another agency, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall transfer all or part of the line-item appropriations, personnel positions, and moneys necessary to accomplish the transfer of responsibilities, subject to the same restrictions and procedures applicable to the original appropriations and funds from which transferred.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 13; 1977, No. 486, § 3; 1979, No. 833, § 4; 1985 No. 365, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-339.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-12-105 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-12-105
Creation and administration of Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created and established a fund, designated as a cash fund and held separate and apart from the State Treasury, to be known as the "Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund", which Fund shall be administered by the State Board of Finance. All moneys deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund are hereby designated cash funds pursuant to § 19-6-103 , restricted in their use and to be used solely as provided in this chapter. (b) There shall be transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund, the amount set forth for such transfer in § 19-12-104(d) . All amounts received into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be held until needed to make payments on Debt Service Requirements. The State Board of Finance is authorized to invest any amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund in suitable investments maturing not later than when the moneys are needed to pay Debt Service Requirements, provided that such investments comply with § 19-12-103(c) , and further provided that the investment of such moneys may be further limited by the provisions of any trust indenture pursuant to which Bonds are issued or any related non-arbitrage certificate or tax regulatory agreement. (c) Amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be transferred to funds and accounts established and held by the trustee for the Bonds at such times and in such manner as may be specified in the trust indenture securing the Bonds. If so required by any trust indenture pursuant to which Bonds have been issued, amounts deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund may be immediately deposited into funds or accounts established by such trust indenture and held by the trustee for the Bonds. The State Board of Finance is authorized to execute any consent, pledge, or other document, reasonably required pursuant to a trust indenture to affirm the pledge of amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund to secure Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds. (d) On December 15 of each calendar year, any amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund, to the extent such amounts are not needed to pay Debt Service Requirements prior to the following April 15, shall be transferred to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund. At such time as there are no longer any Bonds outstanding, and all Debt Service Requirements and other contractual obligations have been paid in full, amounts remaining in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be transferred to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund. Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 5.

(a) There is hereby created and established a fund, designated as a cash fund and held separate and apart from the State Treasury, to be known as the "Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund", which Fund shall be administered by the State Board of Finance. All moneys deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund are hereby designated cash funds pursuant to § 19-6-103 , restricted in their use and to be used solely as provided in this chapter.

(b) There shall be transferred from the Tobacco Settlement Cash Holding Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund, the amount set forth for such transfer in § 19-12-104(d) . All amounts received into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be held until needed to make payments on Debt Service Requirements. The State Board of Finance is authorized to invest any amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund in suitable investments maturing not later than when the moneys are needed to pay Debt Service Requirements, provided that such investments comply with § 19-12-103(c) , and further provided that the investment of such moneys may be further limited by the provisions of any trust indenture pursuant to which Bonds are issued or any related non-arbitrage certificate or tax regulatory agreement.

(c) Amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be transferred to funds and accounts established and held by the trustee for the Bonds at such times and in such manner as may be specified in the trust indenture securing the Bonds. If so required by any trust indenture pursuant to which Bonds have been issued, amounts deposited into the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund may be immediately deposited into funds or accounts established by such trust indenture and held by the trustee for the Bonds. The State Board of Finance is authorized to execute any consent, pledge, or other document, reasonably required pursuant to a trust indenture to affirm the pledge of amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund to secure Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds.

(d) On December 15 of each calendar year, any amounts held in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund, to the extent such amounts are not needed to pay Debt Service Requirements prior to the following April 15, shall be transferred to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund. At such time as there are no longer any Bonds outstanding, and all Debt Service Requirements and other contractual obligations have been paid in full, amounts remaining in the Tobacco Settlement Debt Service Fund shall be transferred to the Arkansas Healthy Century Trust Fund.

Init. Meas. 2000, No. 1, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-439 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-439
Arkansas State Board of Nursing Fund
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Board of Nursing Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (109), there to be used by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in exercising the powers, functions, and duties as set out in § 17-87-101 et seq. Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.

The Arkansas State Board of Nursing Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (109), there to be used by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in exercising the powers, functions, and duties as set out in § 17-87-101 et seq.

Acts 1973, No. 808, § 14; 1983, No. 222, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-503.13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-967 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-967
Water Resources Development Construction Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Water Resources Development Construction Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of proceeds from the sale of bonds as issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, there to be used, pursuant to appropriation by the General Assembly, for projects developed under the Arkansas Water Resources Development Act of 1981, § 15-22-601 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of proceeds from the sale of bonds as issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, there to be used, pursuant to appropriation by the General Assembly, for projects developed under the Arkansas Water Resources Development Act of 1981, § 15-22-601 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1040 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1040
Rural Medical Clinic Revolving Loan Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Rural Medical Clinic Revolving Loan Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of moneys provided by law, there to be used solely and exclusively for the making of loans by the State Board of Finance, upon application therefor, for the construction and equipping of rural medical clinics in rural areas of this state, as defined in § 20-12-202 . Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 11.

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Rural Medical Clinic Revolving Loan Fund".

(b) The fund shall consist of moneys provided by law, there to be used solely and exclusively for the making of loans by the State Board of Finance, upon application therefor, for the construction and equipping of rural medical clinics in rural areas of this state, as defined in § 20-12-202 .

Acts 1991, No. 1135, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-934 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-5-934
Local Sales and Use Tax Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Local Sales and Use Tax Trust Fund". (b) The fund shall be used for the refund of taxes as may be authorized by law. Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.5.

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

(b) The fund shall be used for the refund of taxes as may be authorized by law.

Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 29, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-523.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-710 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 7 / Section 19-9-710
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of state law relating to the investment or reinvestment of surplus funds of any governmental unit or any more restrictive provisions of the law under authority of which the bonds are issued, the proceeds of taxable bonds issued to refund or advance refund a prior issue or issues of bonds may be invested in securities or obligations described in the ordinance or resolution providing for the issuance of such refunding bonds. Acts 1989, No. 632, § 8.

Notwithstanding any provisions of state law relating to the investment or reinvestment of surplus funds of any governmental unit or any more restrictive provisions of the law under authority of which the bonds are issued, the proceeds of taxable bonds issued to refund or advance refund a prior issue or issues of bonds may be invested in securities or obligations described in the ordinance or resolution providing for the issuance of such refunding bonds.

Acts 1989, No. 632, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-250 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-11-250
Sale, etc., of commodities
Status: in_force

Any public procurement unit by agreement with another public procurement unit may sell to, acquire from, or use any commodities belonging to or produced by another public procurement unit or external procurement activity independent of the requirements of: (1) Sections 19-11-204 , 19-11-228 - 19-11-240 , and 19-11-263 , which refer to source selection and contract formation; and (2) Sections 19-11-205 , 19-11-242 , and 19-11-243 , which refer to commodity management. Acts 1979, No. 482, § 66; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-283; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 37; 2003, No. 487, § 10.

Any public procurement unit by agreement with another public procurement unit may sell to, acquire from, or use any commodities belonging to or produced by another public procurement unit or external procurement activity independent of the requirements of:

(1) Sections 19-11-204 , 19-11-228 - 19-11-240 , and 19-11-263 , which refer to source selection and contract formation; and

(2) Sections 19-11-205 , 19-11-242 , and 19-11-243 , which refer to commodity management.

Acts 1979, No. 482, § 66; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-283; Acts 2001, No. 1237, § 37; 2003, No. 487, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1601 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 16 / Section 19-4-1601
Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act
Status: in_force

(a) This section and § 21-5-101 shall be known as and may be cited as the "Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act". (b) Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 4, provides: "Except as provided in Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 31, the General Assembly shall fix the salaries and fees of all officers in the State; and no greater salary or fee than that fixed by law shall be paid to any officer, employee, or other person, or at any rate other than par value; and the number and salaries of the clerks and employees of the different departments of the State shall be fixed by law." Therefore, the following provisions shall be applicable to all authorized regular salary positions in appropriation acts unless specific exception is made otherwise by law: (1) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program for which the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., are to be applicable, it is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall govern with respect to: (A) The entrance pay level; (B) The procedures by which salary increases may be granted; and (C) The maximum pay level that may be paid for the grade assigned each employee under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq.; (2) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program for which a maximum pay level is set out in dollars, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the position is to be paid at a rate of pay not to exceed the maximum established for the position during any one (1) fiscal year and that the maximum pay level authorized is for full-time employment; (3) (A) For all positions authorized by the General Assembly for any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program, it is the intent of the General Assembly that in determining the annual salaries of these employees, the administrative head of the department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program shall take into consideration ability of the employee and length of service. (B) It is not the intent of the General Assembly that the maximum pay level as authorized in the appropriation act, or any increases established for the various grades under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., be paid unless the qualifications are complied with and then only within the limitations of the appropriations and funds available for this purpose. (C) An employee authorized by the General Assembly shall not receive from appropriated or cash funds, either from state, federal, or other sources, compensation in an amount greater than that established by the General Assembly as the maximum pay level for the employee unless specific provisions are made therefor by law; and (4) An employee of the State of Arkansas shall not be paid any additional cash allowances, including without limitation uniform allowance, clothing allowance, motor vehicle depreciation or replacement allowance, fixed transportation allowance, and meals and lodging allowance, other than for reimbursement for costs actually incurred by the employee unless the allowances are specifically set out by law as to eligibility of employees to receive the allowances, and the maximum amount of the allowances is established by law for each employee or for each class of employee eligible to receive the allowances. Amended by Act 2019, No. 388,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-349.

(a) This section and § 21-5-101 shall be known as and may be cited as the "Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act".

(b) Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 4, provides: "Except as provided in Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 31, the General Assembly shall fix the salaries and fees of all officers in the State; and no greater salary or fee than that fixed by law shall be paid to any officer, employee, or other person, or at any rate other than par value; and the number and salaries of the clerks and employees of the different departments of the State shall be fixed by law." Therefore, the following provisions shall be applicable to all authorized regular salary positions in appropriation acts unless specific exception is made otherwise by law: (1) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program for which the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., are to be applicable, it is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall govern with respect to: (A) The entrance pay level; (B) The procedures by which salary increases may be granted; and (C) The maximum pay level that may be paid for the grade assigned each employee under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq.; (2) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program for which a maximum pay level is set out in dollars, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the position is to be paid at a rate of pay not to exceed the maximum established for the position during any one (1) fiscal year and that the maximum pay level authorized is for full-time employment; (3) (A) For all positions authorized by the General Assembly for any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program, it is the intent of the General Assembly that in determining the annual salaries of these employees, the administrative head of the department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program shall take into consideration ability of the employee and length of service. (B) It is not the intent of the General Assembly that the maximum pay level as authorized in the appropriation act, or any increases established for the various grades under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., be paid unless the qualifications are complied with and then only within the limitations of the appropriations and funds available for this purpose. (C) An employee authorized by the General Assembly shall not receive from appropriated or cash funds, either from state, federal, or other sources, compensation in an amount greater than that established by the General Assembly as the maximum pay level for the employee unless specific provisions are made therefor by law; and (4) An employee of the State of Arkansas shall not be paid any additional cash allowances, including without limitation uniform allowance, clothing allowance, motor vehicle depreciation or replacement allowance, fixed transportation allowance, and meals and lodging allowance, other than for reimbursement for costs actually incurred by the employee unless the allowances are specifically set out by law as to eligibility of employees to receive the allowances, and the maximum amount of the allowances is established by law for each employee or for each class of employee eligible to receive the allowances.

(1) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program for which the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., are to be applicable, it is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall govern with respect to: (A) The entrance pay level; (B) The procedures by which salary increases may be granted; and (C) The maximum pay level that may be paid for the grade assigned each employee under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq.;

(A) The entrance pay level;

(B) The procedures by which salary increases may be granted; and

(C) The maximum pay level that may be paid for the grade assigned each employee under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq.;

(2) For any position authorized by the General Assembly for the benefit of any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program for which a maximum pay level is set out in dollars, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the position is to be paid at a rate of pay not to exceed the maximum established for the position during any one (1) fiscal year and that the maximum pay level authorized is for full-time employment;

(3) (A) For all positions authorized by the General Assembly for any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program, it is the intent of the General Assembly that in determining the annual salaries of these employees, the administrative head of the department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program shall take into consideration ability of the employee and length of service. (B) It is not the intent of the General Assembly that the maximum pay level as authorized in the appropriation act, or any increases established for the various grades under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., be paid unless the qualifications are complied with and then only within the limitations of the appropriations and funds available for this purpose. (C) An employee authorized by the General Assembly shall not receive from appropriated or cash funds, either from state, federal, or other sources, compensation in an amount greater than that established by the General Assembly as the maximum pay level for the employee unless specific provisions are made therefor by law; and

(A) For all positions authorized by the General Assembly for any department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program, it is the intent of the General Assembly that in determining the annual salaries of these employees, the administrative head of the department, agency, board, commission, institution, or program shall take into consideration ability of the employee and length of service.

(B) It is not the intent of the General Assembly that the maximum pay level as authorized in the appropriation act, or any increases established for the various grades under the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., be paid unless the qualifications are complied with and then only within the limitations of the appropriations and funds available for this purpose.

(C) An employee authorized by the General Assembly shall not receive from appropriated or cash funds, either from state, federal, or other sources, compensation in an amount greater than that established by the General Assembly as the maximum pay level for the employee unless specific provisions are made therefor by law; and

(4) An employee of the State of Arkansas shall not be paid any additional cash allowances, including without limitation uniform allowance, clothing allowance, motor vehicle depreciation or replacement allowance, fixed transportation allowance, and meals and lodging allowance, other than for reimbursement for costs actually incurred by the employee unless the allowances are specifically set out by law as to eligibility of employees to receive the allowances, and the maximum amount of the allowances is established by law for each employee or for each class of employee eligible to receive the allowances.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 388,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 365,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-349.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-406 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-7-406
Loans on agricultural products
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for the Division of Correction and other state institutions and the counties of the state which produce cotton or other agricultural products to participate in government loans made available upon these agricultural products. The superintendent of any such state institution and the county judge of any such county are authorized to enter into the necessary papers to secure the benefits of these government loans. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 993, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1949, No. 332, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-727.

It shall be lawful for the Division of Correction and other state institutions and the counties of the state which produce cotton or other agricultural products to participate in government loans made available upon these agricultural products. The superintendent of any such state institution and the county judge of any such county are authorized to enter into the necessary papers to secure the benefits of these government loans.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 993, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 332, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-727.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1201 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2017. Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 27.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1127,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1083,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 1463, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1231 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1231
Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund". (b) The Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund shall consist of money transferred from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund and any other money provided by law. (c) The Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund shall be used by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for investment incentives to compete with other states to attract new business and economic development to the state or to retain existing business in the state. (d) Money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund may be used in conjunction with other incentives offered by the state to attract new business or retain existing business. (e) (1) Any proposed use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall first be approved by the Governor. (2) Upon approval by the Governor, the Governor shall submit the proposed use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund for the review of the Legislative Council. (f) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall submit an annual written report to the Legislative Council concerning the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund, which will contain the following: (1) The name and address of the businesses receiving money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; (2) The date, amount, and reason of the disbursements of money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; (3) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the disbursements made from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; and (4) Any suggestions for improving the use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund. Acts 2007, No. 510, § 1.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund".

(b) The Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund shall consist of money transferred from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund and any other money provided by law.

(c) The Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund shall be used by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for investment incentives to compete with other states to attract new business and economic development to the state or to retain existing business in the state.

(d) Money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund may be used in conjunction with other incentives offered by the state to attract new business or retain existing business.

(e) (1) Any proposed use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall first be approved by the Governor. (2) Upon approval by the Governor, the Governor shall submit the proposed use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund for the review of the Legislative Council.

(1) Any proposed use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall first be approved by the Governor.

(2) Upon approval by the Governor, the Governor shall submit the proposed use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund for the review of the Legislative Council.

(f) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall submit an annual written report to the Legislative Council concerning the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund, which will contain the following: (1) The name and address of the businesses receiving money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; (2) The date, amount, and reason of the disbursements of money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; (3) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the disbursements made from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; and (4) Any suggestions for improving the use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund.

(1) The name and address of the businesses receiving money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund;

(2) The date, amount, and reason of the disbursements of money from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund;

(3) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the disbursements made from the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund; and

(4) Any suggestions for improving the use of the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund.

Acts 2007, No. 510, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-9-201 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 19-9-201
Authority of State Board of Finance
Status: in_force

The State Board of Finance is authorized to: (1) Take such action as may be provided by law for the issuance of refunding bonds for outstanding obligations to the State of Arkansas; (2) Issue replacement bonds, either typewritten, printed, or lithographed, for lost, mislaid, destroyed, or stolen bonds of the State of Arkansas in the manner and within the limitations provided by § 19-9-102 ; (3) Take such action as may appear necessary or desirable to collect any funds which may have been in the hands of paying agents for a period of three (3) years or longer and to invest any funds so collected in the manner provided by §§ 19-9-103 - 19-9-105 ; and (4) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as may appear necessary or desirable to: (A) Retire the direct bonded debt of the State of Arkansas in an orderly manner; (B) Safeguard state funds pledged for the payment of such obligations; and (C) Maintain and improve the credit standing of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1955, No. 338, § 11; 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-411.

The State Board of Finance is authorized to:

(1) Take such action as may be provided by law for the issuance of refunding bonds for outstanding obligations to the State of Arkansas;

(2) Issue replacement bonds, either typewritten, printed, or lithographed, for lost, mislaid, destroyed, or stolen bonds of the State of Arkansas in the manner and within the limitations provided by § 19-9-102 ;

(3) Take such action as may appear necessary or desirable to collect any funds which may have been in the hands of paying agents for a period of three (3) years or longer and to invest any funds so collected in the manner provided by §§ 19-9-103 - 19-9-105 ; and

(4) Take such other action, not inconsistent with law, as may appear necessary or desirable to: (A) Retire the direct bonded debt of the State of Arkansas in an orderly manner; (B) Safeguard state funds pledged for the payment of such obligations; and (C) Maintain and improve the credit standing of the State of Arkansas.

(A) Retire the direct bonded debt of the State of Arkansas in an orderly manner;

(B) Safeguard state funds pledged for the payment of such obligations; and

(C) Maintain and improve the credit standing of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1955, No. 338, § 11; 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-455 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 19-6-455
Sex and Child Offenders Registration Fund
Status: in_force

The Sex and Child Offenders Registration Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (198), there to be used for the administration of the Sex and Child Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1207,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1999, No. 282, § 11.

The Sex and Child Offenders Registration Fund shall consist of those special revenues as specified in § 19-6-301 (198), there to be used for the administration of the Sex and Child Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1207,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 282, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1067 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-5-1067
Geology Map Resale Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Geology Map Resale Revolving Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of moneys received from the resale of publications of maps by the Office of the State Geologist, there to be used for personal services and operating expenses relating to the purchase of publications of maps for resale by the Office of the State Geologist, as authorized in Acts 1975, No. 80, § 6. Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 27.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of moneys received from the resale of publications of maps by the Office of the State Geologist, there to be used for personal services and operating expenses relating to the purchase of publications of maps for resale by the Office of the State Geologist, as authorized in Acts 1975, No. 80, § 6.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1995, No. 1163, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-4-1610 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 16 / Section 19-4-1610
Retroactive pay prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In the event that a state employee is being paid less than the maximum provided for by law, and thereafter the head of the agency provides for an increase in the rate of pay for the employee, the rate of pay shall not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the annual maximum amount of the salary position on which he or she is placed, for the remainder of the annual period. (2) Payments under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall not be made for a preceding fiscal year. (b) (1) No increase in the rate of pay, either by paying the full amount of the maximum salary or by placing an employee in a position calling for a greater salary, shall be construed as authorizing the payment of any retroactive salary to the employee. (2) Payments under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be made for a preceding fiscal year. (c) (1) Salary payments made to correct an administrative error shall not be considered retroactive pay, nor shall such payment be construed as exceeding the employee's maximum authorized pay. (2) Payments under subdivision (c)(1) of this section may be made for a preceding fiscal year if: (A) Requested within twelve (12) months of the end of the preceding fiscal year; and (B) Upon the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services in consultation with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6093, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 876, § 23; 1981, No. 741, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-349; Acts 1989, No. 629, § 10; 2003, No. 656, § 8.

(a) (1) In the event that a state employee is being paid less than the maximum provided for by law, and thereafter the head of the agency provides for an increase in the rate of pay for the employee, the rate of pay shall not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the annual maximum amount of the salary position on which he or she is placed, for the remainder of the annual period. (2) Payments under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall not be made for a preceding fiscal year.

(1) In the event that a state employee is being paid less than the maximum provided for by law, and thereafter the head of the agency provides for an increase in the rate of pay for the employee, the rate of pay shall not exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the annual maximum amount of the salary position on which he or she is placed, for the remainder of the annual period.

(2) Payments under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall not be made for a preceding fiscal year.

(b) (1) No increase in the rate of pay, either by paying the full amount of the maximum salary or by placing an employee in a position calling for a greater salary, shall be construed as authorizing the payment of any retroactive salary to the employee. (2) Payments under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be made for a preceding fiscal year.

(1) No increase in the rate of pay, either by paying the full amount of the maximum salary or by placing an employee in a position calling for a greater salary, shall be construed as authorizing the payment of any retroactive salary to the employee.

(2) Payments under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not be made for a preceding fiscal year.

(c) (1) Salary payments made to correct an administrative error shall not be considered retroactive pay, nor shall such payment be construed as exceeding the employee's maximum authorized pay. (2) Payments under subdivision (c)(1) of this section may be made for a preceding fiscal year if: (A) Requested within twelve (12) months of the end of the preceding fiscal year; and (B) Upon the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services in consultation with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(1) Salary payments made to correct an administrative error shall not be considered retroactive pay, nor shall such payment be construed as exceeding the employee's maximum authorized pay.

(2) Payments under subdivision (c)(1) of this section may be made for a preceding fiscal year if: (A) Requested within twelve (12) months of the end of the preceding fiscal year; and (B) Upon the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services in consultation with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(A) Requested within twelve (12) months of the end of the preceding fiscal year; and

(B) Upon the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services in consultation with the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6093, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 876, § 23; 1981, No. 741, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-349; Acts 1989, No. 629, § 10; 2003, No. 656, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-5-1265 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 19-5-1265
Graduate Medical Education Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a miscellaneous fund to be known as the "Graduate Medical Education Fund". (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Gifts, grants, and donations; (2) Any revenues provided by law; and (3) Any other funds and fund transfers authorized or provided for by law. (c) (1) The fund shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education as provided in § 6-82-2001 et seq., and as provided by any other relevant provisions of law. (2) The moneys in the fund shall be disbursed at the direction of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board as provided under § 6-82-2001 et seq. Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

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

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Gifts, grants, and donations; (2) Any revenues provided by law; and (3) Any other funds and fund transfers authorized or provided for by law.

(1) Gifts, grants, and donations;

(2) Any revenues provided by law; and

(3) Any other funds and fund transfers authorized or provided for by law.

(c) (1) The fund shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education as provided in § 6-82-2001 et seq., and as provided by any other relevant provisions of law. (2) The moneys in the fund shall be disbursed at the direction of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board as provided under § 6-82-2001 et seq.

(1) The fund shall be administered by the Division of Higher Education as provided in § 6-82-2001 et seq., and as provided by any other relevant provisions of law.

(2) The moneys in the fund shall be disbursed at the direction of the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board as provided under § 6-82-2001 et seq.

Added by Act 2019, No. 854,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-6-818 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 8 / Section 19-6-818
Wildlife Observation Trail Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Wildlife Observation Trail Fund" administered by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Those special revenues and any other revenues as may be authorized by law; (2) Any moneys appropriated to the fund by the General Assembly; and (3) Any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests received from federal, private, or other sources. (c) The fund shall be used by the department to develop criteria to establish and fund the development and maintenance of wildlife observation trails. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5676, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 686, § 2.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a special revenue fund to be known as the "Wildlife Observation Trail Fund" administered by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(b) The fund shall consist of: (1) Those special revenues and any other revenues as may be authorized by law; (2) Any moneys appropriated to the fund by the General Assembly; and (3) Any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests received from federal, private, or other sources.

(1) Those special revenues and any other revenues as may be authorized by law;

(2) Any moneys appropriated to the fund by the General Assembly; and

(3) Any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests received from federal, private, or other sources.

(c) The fund shall be used by the department to develop criteria to establish and fund the development and maintenance of wildlife observation trails.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5676, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 686, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-10-104 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 19-10-104
Claims for late or lost warrants
Status: in_force

Before approving a claim for reissuance of a state warrant that has been lost or presented for payment after expiration of the legal date for redemption, the Arkansas State Claims Commission shall request proof from the Auditor of State that: (1) The original warrant was legally canceled because of late redemption presentation; or (2) In the case of a lost warrant, an official warrant cancellation procedure has been exercised. Amended by Act 2019, No. 785,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 826, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1415.

Before approving a claim for reissuance of a state warrant that has been lost or presented for payment after expiration of the legal date for redemption, the Arkansas State Claims Commission shall request proof from the Auditor of State that:

(1) The original warrant was legally canceled because of late redemption presentation; or

(2) In the case of a lost warrant, an official warrant cancellation procedure has been exercised.

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

Acts 1977, No. 826, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1415.
Ark. Code Ann. § 19-7-907 — AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 9 / Section 19-7-907
Statement of apportionment - Distribution of funds
Status: in_force

(a) After apportioning any payments to the several accounts, as provided in § 19-7-906 , the county treasurer shall prepare, in duplicate, a complete itemized statement of the apportionment, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the county judge and the other filed with the clerk of the county court. (b) (1) The county judge, by appropriate resolution, shall order the distribution of each subdivision's share of sums in lieu of taxes to the several subdivisions entitled to a share. (2) The clerk of the county court shall thereupon draw warrants upon the county treasurer to the order of the political subdivisions entitled to a share of such payment of sums in lieu of taxes. (3) Whenever such warrant is presented to the county treasurer, he or she shall debit the proper account in the fund and shall pay immediately the amount of such warrant in full, without any deduction, to the political subdivision presenting it, notwithstanding any law providing the order in which warrants shall be paid. (4) The county treasurer shall not honor such warrant unless it is countersigned by the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision. (c) (1) The acceptance by a political subdivision of any warrant delivered pursuant to this section shall be considered as an approval of the agreement under which the payment was received. (2) If any governing body of a political subdivision shall refuse to receive any warrant delivered pursuant to this section, the amount thereof shall be refunded by the county to the United States. Acts 1939, No. 361, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-723.

(a) After apportioning any payments to the several accounts, as provided in § 19-7-906 , the county treasurer shall prepare, in duplicate, a complete itemized statement of the apportionment, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the county judge and the other filed with the clerk of the county court.

(b) (1) The county judge, by appropriate resolution, shall order the distribution of each subdivision's share of sums in lieu of taxes to the several subdivisions entitled to a share. (2) The clerk of the county court shall thereupon draw warrants upon the county treasurer to the order of the political subdivisions entitled to a share of such payment of sums in lieu of taxes. (3) Whenever such warrant is presented to the county treasurer, he or she shall debit the proper account in the fund and shall pay immediately the amount of such warrant in full, without any deduction, to the political subdivision presenting it, notwithstanding any law providing the order in which warrants shall be paid. (4) The county treasurer shall not honor such warrant unless it is countersigned by the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision.

(1) The county judge, by appropriate resolution, shall order the distribution of each subdivision's share of sums in lieu of taxes to the several subdivisions entitled to a share.

(2) The clerk of the county court shall thereupon draw warrants upon the county treasurer to the order of the political subdivisions entitled to a share of such payment of sums in lieu of taxes.

(3) Whenever such warrant is presented to the county treasurer, he or she shall debit the proper account in the fund and shall pay immediately the amount of such warrant in full, without any deduction, to the political subdivision presenting it, notwithstanding any law providing the order in which warrants shall be paid.

(4) The county treasurer shall not honor such warrant unless it is countersigned by the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision.

(c) (1) The acceptance by a political subdivision of any warrant delivered pursuant to this section shall be considered as an approval of the agreement under which the payment was received. (2) If any governing body of a political subdivision shall refuse to receive any warrant delivered pursuant to this section, the amount thereof shall be refunded by the county to the United States.

(1) The acceptance by a political subdivision of any warrant delivered pursuant to this section shall be considered as an approval of the agreement under which the payment was received.

(2) If any governing body of a political subdivision shall refuse to receive any warrant delivered pursuant to this section, the amount thereof shall be refunded by the county to the United States.

Acts 1939, No. 361, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-723.