reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 24 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION (§§ 25-24-101 — 25-24-103) › Section 25-24-102 - Duties

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission shall have the following duties:
(1)
To promote racial harmony, understanding, respect, and goodwill among all citizens;
(2)
To promote principles of nonviolence, peace, and social justice;
(3)
To promote among the people of Arkansas, by appropriate activities, both awareness and appreciation of the civil rights movement and advocacy of the principles and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.;
(4)
To develop, coordinate, and advise the Governor and the General Assembly of appropriate ceremonies and activities throughout the state relating to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, including without limitation providing advice and assistance to local governments and private organizations with respect to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday;
(5)
To receive donations and contributions from individuals and public and private organizations in order to carry out its responsibilities; and
(6)
[Repealed.]
(7)
To enable the people of Arkansas to reflect on the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. through educational endeavors, cultural performances, exhibitions, and events that are multiethnic and family oriented.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 78, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1993, No. 1216, § 2; 2009, No. 309, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 24 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION (§§ 25-24-101 — 25-24-103) › Section 25-24-103 - Staff of commission

(a)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission.
(2)
The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(3)
The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Education.
(b)
The Department of Education may employ staff and consultants on behalf of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission as authorized by law and fix their compensation, duties, authority, and responsibilities.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2387, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 1216, § 3; 2009, No. 309, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 2 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-26-201 — 25-26-206) › Section 25-26-201 - Findings and policy

(a)
The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
The advent of the information age throughout the United States and around the world has resulted in lasting changes in information technology;
(2)
Use of interactive visual display devices by state and state-assisted organizations has become a widespread means of access for employees and the public to obtain information available electronically, but nonvisual access by speech, braille, or other appropriate means has been overlooked in the development of the latest information technology;
(3)
Presentation of electronic data solely in a visual format is a barrier to access by individuals who are blind or visually impaired, preventing them from participating on equal terms in crucial areas of life such as education and employment;
(4)
Alternatives, including both software and hardware adaptations, have been created so that interactive control of computers and use of the information presented is more likely to be available by both visual and nonvisual means; and
(5)
The goals of the state in obtaining and deploying the most advanced forms of information technology properly include universal access so that segments of society with particular needs, including without limitation individuals unable to use visual displays, will not be left out of the information age.
(b)
It is the policy of the State of Arkansas that all programs and activities that are supported in whole or in part by public funds shall be conducted in accordance with the following principles:
(1)
To the extent provided in this subchapter, individuals who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided access to the advanced technology that is provided to other employees, program participants, and members of the general public;
(2)
To the extent provided in this subchapter, technology purchased in whole or in part with funds provided by the state to be used for the creation, storage, retrieval, or dissemination of information and intended for use by employees, program participants, and members of the general public shall be accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired; and
(3)
If technology that allows access for individuals who are blind or visually impaired is not reasonably available, individuals who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided a reasonable accommodation as defined in
42 U.S.C. § 12111(9)
, as it existed on January 1, 2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 308,§ 1, eff. 3/11/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 2 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-26-201 — 25-26-206) › Section 25-26-202 - Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter:
(1)
"Access" means the ability to receive, use, and manipulate data and operate controls included in information technology;
(2)
"Blind or visually impaired individual" means an individual who:
(A)
Has a visual acuity of twenty/two hundred (
20
/
200
) or less in the better eye with correcting lenses or has a limited field of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than twenty degrees (20°);
(B)
Has a medically indicated expectation of visual deterioration; or
(C)
Has a medically diagnosed limitation in visual functioning that restricts the individual's ability to read and write standard print at levels expected of individuals of comparable ability;
(3)
"Covered entity" means the state or any state-assisted organization;
(4)
"Information technology" means all electronic information processing hardware and software, including telecommunications;
(5)
"Nonvisual" means synthesized speech, braille, and other output methods not requiring sight;
(6)
"Reasonably available" means developed and available for purchase for a price as provided in this subchapter from:
(A)
The vendor that provided the product that is to be used by visual users; or
(B)
Another vendor if the technology is available from more than one (1) vendor in the marketplace;
(7)
"State" means the state or any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities;
(8)
"State-assisted organization" means a college, nonprofit organization, person, political subdivision, school system, or other entity supported in whole or in part by state funds; and
(9)
"Telecommunications" means the transmission of information, images, pictures, voice or data by radio, video, or other electronic or impulse means.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 308,§ 2, eff. 3/11/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 2 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-26-201 — 25-26-206) › Section 25-26-203 - Assurance of nonvisual access

In general, the head of each covered entity shall ensure that information technology equipment and software used by employees, program participants, or members of the general public:
(1)
Provide blind or visually impaired individuals with access, to the extent provided in this subchapter, to interactive use of the equipment and services that is equivalent to that provided to individuals who are not blind or visually impaired;
(2)
Are designed to present information, including, but not limited to, prompts used for interactive communications in formats intended for both visual and nonvisual use; and
(3)
Have been purchased under a contract which includes the technology access clause required pursuant to §
25-26-204
.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 308,§ 3, eff. 3/11/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 2 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-26-201 — 25-26-206) › Section 25-26-204 - Procurement requirements

(a)
(1)
The technology access clause specified in §
25-26-203
shall be developed by the Division of Information Systems and shall require compliance with nonvisual access standards established by the division.
(2)
The technology access clause shall be included in all contracts for the procurement of information technology by or for the use of entities covered by this subchapter on or after July 30, 1999.
(b)
The nonvisual access standards established by the division under subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1)
Include the specifications necessary to fulfill the assurances in §
25-26-203
;
(2)
Follow the standards for software applications and operating systems provided by
36 C.F.R. § 1194.21
, as it existed on January 1, 2019, subject to the provisions of
36 C.F.R. §§ 1194.1
-
1194.4
, as they existed on January 1, 2019;
(3)
Follow the standards for web-based intranet and internet information and applications provided by
36 C.F.R. § 1194.22
, as it existed on January 1, 2019, subject to the provisions of
36 C.F.R. §§ 1194.1
-
1194.4
, as they existed on January 1, 2019; and
(4)
Include the following minimum specifications:
(A)
That, to the extent provided in this subchapter, effective, interactive control and use of the technology, including without limitation the operating system, software applications, and format of the data presented is readily achievable by nonvisual means;
(B)
That, to the extent provided in this subchapter, the technology equipped for nonvisual access is compatible with information technology used by other individuals with whom the blind or visually impaired individual interacts;
(C)
That, to the extent provided in this subchapter, nonvisual access technology is integrated into networks used to share communications among employees, program participants, and the public; and
(D)
That, to the extent provided in this subchapter, the technology for nonvisual access has the capability of providing equivalent access by nonvisual means to telecommunications or other interconnected network services used by persons who are not blind or visually impaired.
(c)
The minimum specifications under subsection (b) of this section do not prohibit the purchase or use of an information technology product that does not meet these standards if the information manipulated or presented by the product is inherently visual in nature so that its meaning cannot be conveyed nonvisually.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 218,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6309, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6308, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 308,§ 4, eff. 3/11/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 4; 2003, No. 1301, § 1; 2011, No. 750, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 2 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-26-201 — 25-26-206) › Section 25-26-205 - Implementation

(a)
For the purpose of assuring the effective phasing in of nonvisual access technology procurement, the head of any covered entity:
(1)
May not approve exclusion of the technology access clause from any contract with respect to:
(A)
The compatibility of standard operating systems and software with nonvisual access software and peripheral devices; or
(B)
The initial design, development, and installation of information systems, including the design and procurement of interactive equipment and software; or
(2)
May approve, with respect to nonvisual access software or peripheral devices obtained during the three-year period beginning upon the date of enactment of this act, exclusion of such technology access clause to the extent that the cost of such software or devices for the covered entity exceeds:
(A)
Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the first year;
(B)
One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the second year; and
(C)
Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the third year.
(b)
Nothing in this section requires the installation of software or peripheral devices used for nonvisual access when the information technology is being used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired.
(c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the applications programs and underlying operating systems, including without limitation the format of the data used for the manipulation and presentation of information, shall permit, to the extent provided in this subchapter, the installation and effective use of nonvisual access software and peripheral devices.
(d)
Compliance with this subchapter in regard to information technology purchased prior to July 30, 1999, shall be achieved at the time of procurement of an upgrade or replacement of the existing equipment or software.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 308,§ 5, eff. 3/11/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 2 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-26-201 — 25-26-206) › Section 25-26-206 - Action for injunction

(a)
A person injured by a violation of this subchapter may maintain an action for injunctive relief to enforce the terms of this subchapter.
(b)
The limitation period for civil action is as follows:
(1)
Any such action shall be commenced within four (4) years after the cause of action accrues; and
(2)
For the purposes of this subsection, a cause of action for a continuing violation accrues at the time of the latest violation.
Acts 1999, No. 1227, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CYBER INITIATIVE ACT (§§ 25-26-301 — 25-26-306) › Section 25-26-301 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Cyber Initiative Act".
Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CYBER INITIATIVE ACT (§§ 25-26-301 — 25-26-306) › Section 25-26-302 - Legislative intent

The General Assembly finds that:
(1)
Malicious cyber activity continues to grow rapidly;
(2)
Critical infrastructure and state networks are primary targets for hackers, including transnational organized crime and national and state actors;
(3)
Arkansas is home to national and global private-sector companies that are considerable targets in the financial services, food and supply chain, and electric grid sectors;
(4)
As the private sector owns and operates the vast majority of the critical infrastructure in the United States, including Arkansas, it is critical that a cyber-capability response involve private sector companies;
(5)
The Arkansas Cyber Initiative will be part of the newly formed American Cyber Alliance and will develop cyber capacity in Arkansas with regard to innovation, workforce development, and intelligence and operations; and
(6)
The Arkansas Cyber Initiative will help mitigate cyber risks in Arkansas, develop educational best practices, provide enhanced threat assessment and response capabilities for public and private sectors in Arkansas, and advance opportunities for economic development in Arkansas.
Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CYBER INITIATIVE ACT (§§ 25-26-301 — 25-26-306) › Section 25-26-303 - Arkansas Cyber Initiative - Creation - Powers and duties

Unless otherwise provided by law, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may work with universities, colleges, government agencies, and the private business sector to establish a cyber alliance to be known as the "Arkansas Cyber Initiative" that will support collaborations for the purpose of improving cybersecurity and the economy of the state through:
(1)
Improving cyber infrastructure;
(2)
Increasing the focus on cyber job-creating research activities; and
(3)
Expanding cyber job-creating research activities toward producing more knowledge-based and high-technology cyber jobs in this state.
Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CYBER INITIATIVE ACT (§§ 25-26-301 — 25-26-306) › Section 25-26-304 - Areas of collaboration

The Arkansas Cyber Initiative may:
(1)
Identify specific areas where scientific research and innovation may contribute to the creation and growth of knowledge-based and high-technology cyber jobs in Arkansas;
(2)
Determine specific areas in which financial investment and engagement from government agencies or private businesses located in Arkansas could be enhanced or increased if resources were made available to assist in developing a robust cybersecurity infrastructure;
(3)
Advise universities of the cyber-related talent needs of Arkansas businesses;
(4)
Improve the exchange of innovation and workforce collaboration for the mutual benefit of universities, government agencies, and private businesses;
(5)
Encourage collaborations between private businesses or private business sector representatives and universities in the areas of research identified by the alliance;
(6)
Recommend government investments in cyber infrastructure for the reduction of cyber risks and enhancement of economic development opportunities;
(7)
Hold an annual cyber summit to engage corporate leadership and academia;
(8)
Facilitate economic development activities relating to cybersecurity;
(9)
Pursue funding from public and private sources to facilitate the work of the initiative;
(10)
Facilitate outreach to rural communities and municipalities; and
(11)
Provide operational cyber support for government agencies and private business located in Arkansas by:
(A)
Implementing enhanced cyber-threat assessment and mitigation capability at unclassified and classified levels;
(B)
Assessing the cyber networks and infrastructure of this state;
(C)
Providing best practices and professional development training for people employed in cybersecurity;
(D)
Assisting with responses to critical cyber incidents in this state;
(E)
Developing uncleared and cleared apprenticeship programs related to cybersecurity; and
(F)
Fostering collaboration with the State Cyber Security Office for the ongoing improvement of cybersecurity efforts across government entities.
Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CYBER INITIATIVE ACT (§§ 25-26-301 — 25-26-306) › Section 25-26-305 - Contracts on behalf of the Arkansas Cyber Initiative

(a)
In order to assist the Arkansas Cyber Initiative in achieving the objectives identified in this subchapter, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may contract with a person or an entity recommended by the initiative for activities consistent with the purpose of this subchapter.
(b)
When contracting with a person or an entity under this subchapter, the commission shall not be bound by the provisions of the Arkansas Procurement Law, §
19-11-201
et seq., requiring competitive bids if compliance with the Arkansas Procurement Law, §
19-11-201
et seq., creates a security risk.
Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 26 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 25-26-101 — 25-26-306) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CYBER INITIATIVE ACT (§§ 25-26-301 — 25-26-306) › Section 25-26-306 - Freedom of Information Act of 1967 - Exemption

The Arkansas Cyber Initiative is exempt from complying with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., if compliance with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., creates a security risk.
Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 27 - ARKANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK (§§ 25-27-101 — 25-27-105) › Section 25-27-101 - Title

This chapter may be cited as and shall be known as the "Information Network of Arkansas Act".
Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 27 - ARKANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK (§§ 25-27-101 — 25-27-105) › Section 25-27-102 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
"Agency" means any agency, board, commission, public instrumentality, political subdivision, or any of the foregoing entities acting on behalf of the State of Arkansas which store, gather, or generate public information;
(2)
"Gateway system" means any centralized electronic information system by which public information shall be disseminated or collected via the Internet, dial-in modem, continuous link, or other electronic medium;
(3)
"I.N.A." means the Information Network of Arkansas, or, if the Information Network of Arkansas shall be abolished, the board, body, or commission succeeding to the principal functions thereof or to whom the powers given by this chapter to the Information Network of Arkansas shall be given by law;
(4)
"Network manager" means the entity or person designated by contractual obligation to establish, develop, operate, maintain, and expand the gateway system on behalf of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(5)
"Public information" means any information stored, gathered, or generated in electronic or magnetic form by an agency, its agencies, or instrumentalities, which is included within the information deemed to be public pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., and other provisions of the Arkansas Code providing for release of information to the public at large to specified groups or recipients; and
(6)
"User association" means an association:
(A)
Whose membership is identifiable by regular payment of association dues and regularly maintained membership lists;
(B)
Which is registered with the Secretary of State as an Arkansas corporation;
(C)
Which exists for the purpose of advancing the common occupation or profession of its membership; and
(D)
Which, after the appointment of the initial board of the Information Network of Arkansas, regularly promotes and encourages the subscription of its members to the gateway system developed by the Information Network of Arkansas.
Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 2; 1999, No. 538, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 27 - ARKANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK (§§ 25-27-101 — 25-27-105) › Section 25-27-103 - Board

(a)
There is created the Information Network of Arkansas, a public instrumentality carrying out an essential government function, which shall be governed by a board consisting of twelve (12) voting members, as follows:
(1)
The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission or his or her designee;
(2)
The Secretary of State, or the Secretary of State's designee;
(3)
The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, or his or her designee;
(4)
Two (2) members, or their designees, who are chief executive officers of agencies of the executive branch other than the Department of Finance and Administration and the Division of Information Systems, shall be appointed by the Governor;
(5)
(A)
(i)
(a)
Four (4) members from user associations initially selected by the Governor shall be appointed by the Governor after consulting each user association.
(b)
Members appointed by the Governor under subdivision (a)(5)(A)(i)
(a)
of this section shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(ii)
No two (2) members appointed pursuant to this subdivision (a)(5) shall be members of the same user association.
(B)
Such members shall serve staggered three-year terms;
(6)
(A)
One (1) member who is a public library director appointed by the Governor after consulting the President of the Arkansas Library Association and subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(B)
The member shall serve a three-year term;
(7)
(A)
One (1) member appointed by the Governor after consulting the Arkansas Bar Association and subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(B)
The member shall serve a three-year term; and
(8)
The Director of the Division of Information Systems, or the director's designee.
(b)
(1)
The board shall annually elect one (1) member from the board as chair of the board.
(2)
The board may also elect a vice chair and a secretary.
(c)
(1)
Six (6) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of six (6) members shall be necessary for any action taken by the board.
(2)
No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all the duties of the board.
(d)
The board shall meet at least semiannually.
(e)
Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be eligible to receive reimbursement for mileage and reimbursement for expenses in accordance with §
25-16-902
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6312, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6311, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6310, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 115, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 115, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 62, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 3; 1997, No. 914, § 25; 1999, No. 538, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 27 - ARKANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK (§§ 25-27-101 — 25-27-105) › Section 25-27-104 - Duties

(a)
The Information Network of Arkansas shall have the following duties:
(1)
To develop and implement an electronic gateway system to provide electronic access to members of the public to public information and to develop, implement, and promote the use of electronic commerce and digital signature applications within the state in cooperation with the Division of Information Systems;
(2)
To provide appropriate oversight of the network manager;
(3)
(A)
To establish charges for the services provided by the Information Network of Arkansas.
(B)
The Information Network of Arkansas shall on a quarterly basis submit a report of any change in charges for services to the:
(i)
Legislative Council; and
(ii)
Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology;
(4)
To explore ways of expanding the amount and kind of public information provided, increasing the utility and form of the public information provided, and implement such changes as required to be consistent with the provisions of this chapter;
(5)
To explore ways of improving citizen and business access to public information and, where appropriate, implementing such changes;
(6)
To explore ways of expanding a gateway system and its services to citizens and businesses by providing add-on services to the public, such as access to other for-profit information databases, electronic mail, and calendaring;
(7)
To serve in an advisory capacity to the Department of Finance and Administration, the division, and other state agencies regarding the dissemination to and collection of state data for the citizens and businesses of Arkansas;
(8)
To seek advice from the general public, its subscribers, professional associations, academic groups, and institutions and individuals with knowledge or interest in computer networking, electronic mail, public information access, gateway services, add-on services, and electronic filing of information; and
(9)
To accept gifts, donations, and grants for the support of a gateway system in Arkansas.
(b)
(1)
All state agencies shall participate with the Information Network of Arkansas in providing assistance as may be requested for the achievement of its purpose.
(2)
Services and information to be provided by any agency shall be specified pursuant to a contract between the Information Network of Arkansas and such an agency.
(3)
Agencies may contract to recover from the Information Network of Arkansas costs incurred by providing such assistance to the Information Network of Arkansas.
(4)
The Information Network of Arkansas shall cooperate with the division to fulfill the purposes of the Arkansas Information Systems Act of 1997, §
25-4-101
et seq.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6315, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6314, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6313, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 550,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 4; 1999, No. 538, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 27 - ARKANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK (§§ 25-27-101 — 25-27-105) › Section 25-27-105 - Network manager

(a)
(1)
The Information Network of Arkansas shall procure a network manager after developing, in consultation with the Division of Information Systems, criteria and specifications for such a network manager and his or her duties.
(2)
(A)
The Information Network of Arkansas may negotiate and enter into a contract with the network manager.
(B)
The contract shall specify the duties and responsibilities of the network manager and shall also include any other terms necessary to the agreement.
(b)
The network manager shall:
(1)
Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations and expansion of the gateway system, including the initial phase of operations necessary to make the gateway system operational;
(2)
Attend meetings of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(3)
Keep a record of all gateway, network, and related operations of the Information Network of Arkansas. The records shall be the property of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(4)
Maintain and be a custodian of all financial and operational records, documents, and papers filed with the Information Network of Arkansas;
(5)
Update and revise on a yearly basis the business plan of the Information Network of Arkansas in consultation with and under the direction of the Information Network of Arkansas;
(6)
Submit to the Information Network of Arkansas quarterly financial reports, an annual audit, an annual report, and any other information requested by the Board of the Information Network of Arkansas; and
(7)
Perform other such activities or services as requested or authorized by the Information Network of Arkansas consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
(c)
The division may provide to the Information Network of Arkansas such staff and other assistance under contract.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6317, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6316, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 1069,§ 1, eff. 4/16/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 5; 1999, No. 538, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-101 - Creation - Director - Organization - Personnel

(a)
There is created the Assessment Coordination Division.
(b)
(1)
The executive head of the Assessment Coordination Division shall be the Director of the Assessment Coordination Division.
(2)
The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(3)
The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(c)
The Assessment Coordination Division shall consist of the divisions which may be necessary to fulfill its purposes and which may be created by law and placed under the Assessment Coordination Division.
(d)
(1)
The director, in consultation with the secretary, shall appoint the heads of the respective divisions.
(2)
All personnel of the Assessment Coordination Division shall be employed by the Department of Finance and Administration and shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
(3)
However, nothing in this section shall be so construed as to reduce any right which an employee of the Assessment Coordination Division shall have under any civil service or merit system.
(e)
(1)
Each division of the Assessment Coordination Division shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the director.
(2)
The director may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to the various divisions of the Assessment Coordination Division as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Assessment Coordination Division.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3574, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 436, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3575, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 436, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-103 - Other authority

(a)
The Arkansas Public Service Commission shall retain all of its statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions regarding assessment and equalization of properties of public utilities and public carriers.
(b)
The Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall retain all of the statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions conferred on the division by law or assigned to the division by the commission.
(c)
[Repealed.]
(d)
[Repealed.]
(e)
[Repealed.]
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2931, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3576, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 436, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-104 - Administrative Procedure Act

The Assessment Coordination Division shall be subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3577, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 436, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-105 - Compliance with other laws

Disbursement of funds authorized by this chapter shall be limited to the appropriation for the agency being transferred and funds made available by law for the support of such appropriations. The restrictions of the Arkansas Procurement Law, §
19-11-201
et seq., the General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, §
19-4-101
et seq., the Revenue Stabilization Law, §
19-5-101
et seq., the Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, §§
19-4-1601
and
21-5-101
, or their successors, and other fiscal control laws of this state, where applicable, and rules promulgated by the Department of Finance and Administration, as authorized by law, shall be strictly complied with in disbursement of those funds.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2932, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 436, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-106 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly that any funds disbursed under the authority of the appropriations transferred or referred to in this subchapter shall be in compliance with the stated reasons for which this subchapter was adopted, as evidenced by the agency requests, executive recommendations and legislative recommendations contained in the budget manuals prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration, letters, or summarized oral testimony in the official minutes of the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee which relate to its passage and adoption.
Acts 1997, No. 436, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-107 - Requirements of Director of the Assessment Coordination Division

The Director of the Assessment Coordination Division shall meet the qualifications required for certification or licensure as a Level 4 Appraiser in Arkansas, provided that the formal course work was or is satisfactorily completed in another state. At the time of appointing the director, the Governor shall include in the appointment document a statement that the appointee meets the qualifications prescribed by law.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3578, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 1377, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 28 - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DEPARTMENT (§§ 25-28-101 — 25-28-109) › Section 25-28-108 - Specifications for computer-assisted mass appraisal software

(a)
By July 1, 2005, the Assessment Coordination Division shall adopt and implement by rules final specifications for computer-assisted mass appraisal software.
(b)
(1)
The rules may provide a procedure by which the division may directly compensate computer-assisted mass appraisal software providers who are in compliance with requirements set forth in the final specifications for computer-assisted mass appraisal software.
(2)
The division shall require computer-assisted mass appraisal software providers to comply with requirements set forth in the final specifications for computer-assisted mass appraisal software.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3579, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 1417, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-101 - Creation - Board of directors

(a)
There is hereby created the Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation.
(b)
The corporation shall be governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Governor as follows:
(1)
Three (3) shall be representatives of the Deaf, deaf, and Hard of Hearing community; and
(2)
Four (4) shall be representatives of Arkansas local exchange carriers.
(c)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint one (1) member after consulting representatives of the Deaf, deaf, and Hard of Hearing community and one (1) member after consulting representatives of Arkansas local exchange carriers.
(2)
Members appointed by the Governor under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be subject to confirmation of the Senate.
(d)
The initial appointments shall be for such terms as will result in two (2) serving a one-year term, two (2) serving a two-year term, and three (3) serving a three-year term. All successors shall serve three-year terms.
(e)
The Governor shall designate one (1) of the board members to preside over the initial meeting of the board, at which meeting the board shall elect a president, a secretary, and such other officers as it deems appropriate.
(f)
Members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, except that no corporate money shall be used for out-of-state travel expenses.
(g)
All vacancies on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 16, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 63, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 1; 1999, No. 1583, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-102 - Board of directors - Attendance at meetings required

(a)
In order to ensure broad representation and a quorum, all members of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation have a responsibility to attend all regular or special meetings of the board.
(b)
A board member shall be subject to removal from the board in the event the member shall fail to present to the Governor a satisfactory excuse for his or her absence. Unexcused absences from three (3) successive regular meetings without attending any intermediary called special meetings shall constitute sufficient cause for removal.
(c)
Removal of board members shall be in accordance with the following:
(1)
(A)
Within thirty (30) days after each regular board meeting, the secretary of the board shall give written notice to the Governor of any member who has been absent from three (3) successive regular meetings without attending any intermediary called special meetings.
(B)
The secretary's notice to the Governor shall include a copy of all meeting notices and attendance records for the past year.
(C)
Failure by the secretary to submit the notices and documentation required by this chapter shall be considered cause for removal by the Governor in accordance with the procedures set forth at §
25-17-210
;
(2)
Within sixty (60) days after receiving the notice and supporting documentation from the secretary, the Governor shall notify, in writing, the board member of his or her intent to remove the member for cause. This notice shall suffice for the notice required in §
25-17-210(a)
;
(3)
Within twenty (20) days after the date of the Governor's notice, the board member may request an excused absence as provided by this chapter or may file with the Governor's office notice that the member disputes the attendance records and the reasons therefor;
(4)
The Governor shall grant an excuse for illness of the member when verified by a written sworn statement by the attending physician or other proper excuse as determined by the Governor; and
(5)
If no rebuttal is received or other adequate documentation submitted within twenty (20) days after the date of the Governor's notice, the board member may be removed in accordance with the provisions set forth in §
25-17-210
.
(d)
Any board member referred to the Governor because of excessive absences under the provisions of this chapter shall not be entitled to any expense reimbursement for travel to or attendance at any subsequent meeting until the board receives notification from the Governor that the member has been excused for the absences.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 17, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-103 - Assessment on local exchange service providers

(a)
In order to fund the services provided by the Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation, the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation shall levy assessments on all providers of:
(1)
Local exchange service not to exceed ten cents (10¢) per subject access line per month in order to fund the services provided by the corporation; and
(2)
(A)
Commercial mobile radio service not to exceed ten cents (10¢) per customer account or number.
(B)
As used in this section, "commercial mobile radio service" means the same as defined in §
12-10-303
.
(b)
The board may adjust the assessment no more than once in a calendar year quarter, but at no time shall the assessment exceed the amount set in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
The assessment under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall not be levied on more than one hundred (100) lines at any single customer location.
(d)
The assessments levied under subsection (a) of this section may be collected by the providers of local exchange service or commercial mobile radio service from their customers and transmitted monthly to the board, and the board shall deposit the assessments into a financial institution authorized to accept public funds.
(e)
The assessments levied under subsection (a) of this section by the corporation shall not be considered a tax and shall not be affected by any laws of this state governing taxation, nor shall the assessments be subject to any state or local tax or franchise fee.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 18, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 3; 2007, No. 102, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-104 - Powers and duties

The Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation shall:
(1)
Provide telecommunications relay services, including, but not limited to, services that enable two-way communication between an individual who uses a TDD or other nonvoice terminal device and an individual who does not use such a device, for persons who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf and blind, or severely speech impaired;
(2)
Take other actions necessary and proper to provide telecommunications services to persons who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf and blind, or severely speech impaired;
(3)
Have perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate, adopt bylaws for the regulation of the affairs and the conduct of its business, and prescribe rules and policies in connection with the performance of its functions and duties;
(4)
Adopt an official seal and alter it at pleasure;
(5)
Sue and be sued in its own name and plead and be impleaded;
(6)
Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers and functions of the authority under this chapter, including contracts with persons, firms, corporations, and others;
(7)
Purchase insurance; and
(8)
Do any and all other acts and things necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to exercise the powers granted to it by this chapter.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 19, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2933, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-105 - Staff - Real property - Debt

(a)
The Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation shall not employ any person as a salaried employee but shall rely upon volunteers and professional services obtained by contract.
(b)
No corporate asset may be used to purchase or lease any real property, nor is the corporation authorized to incur any indebtedness.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 20, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-106 - Corporate offices

The Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation may maintain an office at such location as it deems suitable.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 29 - ARKANSAS DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CORPORATION (§§ 25-29-101 — 25-29-112) › Section 25-29-107 - Annual audit

The Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation shall be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and file a copy of the audit with the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 21, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 7.