The bill, SB92, appropriates funds for the Department of Transformation and Shared Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a total allocation of $14,885,854 designated for regular salaries, alongside additional funds for extra help and operational expenses. It establishes maximum employee counts and salary grades for various divisions, including the Division of Information Systems and the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office, allowing for temporary or part-time employees. Key financial allocations include $90,579,230 for the Division of Information Systems and $134,908,494 for the Office of Property Risk, which includes significant funding for claims. The bill also introduces new legal language regarding the fiscal year and makes adjustments to existing provisions, including the deletion of references to the previous fiscal year.
Additionally, the bill amends existing law to extend provisions related to the Building Authority Division and the Sustainable Building Design Program, changing effective dates and allowing state agencies to request funding transfers for renovations exceeding $250,000, subject to approval. It establishes a revolving loan fund for the Sustainable Building Design Program and includes provisions for the Division of Information Systems to adjust billing rates and transfer funds for cash management. The bill mandates that unexpended funds from the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office be carried forward for ongoing operations and includes an emergency clause for the act to be effective by July 1, 2025, ensuring continuity in essential governmental programs.