The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Transformation and Shared Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, detailing the maximum number of regular employees and their salary grades across various divisions, including the Secretary's Office and Employee Benefits Division. It specifies the total amount allocated for personal services and operating expenses, including regular salaries and personal services matching. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that amends existing procurement laws, allowing for adjustments to procurement limits based on the Consumer Price Index and outlining the participation of public procurement units in cooperative purchasing agreements, along with associated reporting requirements to ensure transparency.

Moreover, the bill amends sections of the Arkansas Procurement Law to improve the procurement process for public school construction services. It establishes new requirements for public procurement units to request waivers for construction services exceeding certain amounts and clarifies the definition of small procurements while prohibiting the artificial division of procurement requirements. The bill also restricts state agencies from disclosing budgeted amounts to vendors prior to receiving quotes. An emergency clause is included, mandating the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2024, to ensure timely operations and compliance with fiscal control laws during fund disbursement.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB53 V2 - 4-30-2024 02:36 PM: 19-11-206, 19-11-249(a), 19-11-249(b), 19-11-249
SB 53: 19-11-206, 19-11-249(a), 19-11-249(b), 19-11-249
Act 167: 19-11-206, 19-11-249(a), 19-11-249(b), 19-11-249