The bill seeks to amend Arkansas law by renaming the "Department of Transformation and Shared Services" to the "Department of Administrative Services," with this change reflected throughout various sections of the Arkansas Code. The amendments clarify the department's responsibilities, including the management of technology liaisons, a catastrophic leave bank program for state employees, and oversight of the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. Additionally, the bill empowers the Secretary of the newly named department to establish rules regarding payroll deductions, position control, and salary payments, while also addressing the authority of the State Surveyor concerning land surveys.

Moreover, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Administrative Services in relation to procurement processes, contract approvals, and compliance reporting. It emphasizes the need for ethical standards among employees and contractors, as well as the Secretary's role in reviewing contracts and imposing penalties for breaches. The bill also details procedures for managing state property, including leasing and contract negotiations, and establishes a framework for cybersecurity policies for public entities. Overall, the bill aims to streamline administrative processes, enhance accountability, and ensure compliance with legal standards in the management of state operations.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB147 V2 - 2-5-2025 11:54 AM: 6-21-112(e), 6-63-602, 02-05-2025, 15-21-205, 15-21-206(1), 15-21-207, 15-21-208, 15-21-503(c), 16-93-214(b), 19-4-1405(e), 19-4-1413(a), 19-4-1602(c), 19-4-1603(a), 19-4-1604(a), 19-4-1606(a), 19-4-1607(a), 19-4-1610(c), 19-4-1612(b), 19-11-215, 25-15-201, 19-11-216, 19-11-217(b), 19-11-218(a), 19-11-220(b), 19-11-226, 19-11-227, 19-11-235(b), 19-11-242, 22-1-101, 19-11-249(a), 19-11-264(c), 19-11-705(b), 19-11-706(a), 19-11-713(b), 19-11-715, 19-11-705, 19-11-716(b), 19-11-1014, 19-1-601, 19-11-1101, 21-1-103(d), 21-1-604(f), 21-3-601(a), 21-4-214, 21-4-209, 21-5-106(b), 21-5-109(a), 21-5-203(a), 21-5-211(b), 21-5-214(c), 21-5-218, 19-4-1604, 21-5-220(c), 21-5-221(c), 21-5-222(a), 21-5-223(a), 21-5-406(a), 21-5-414(a), 21-5-1101(a), 21-5-1202(b), 21-11-104(a), 22-2-104, 22-2-108, 22-2-105, 21-5-201, 22-2-107(a), 22-2-110, 22-2-102, 22-2-111, 22-2-113, 22-2-112, 22-2-113(a), 22-2-114(a), 22-2-115(a), 22-2-120(b), 22-3-405, 22-3-406, 22-3-906, 22-3-918(d), 22-3-1207(a), 22-3-1208(d), 22-3-1405(4), 22-3-1902(a), 22-6-601, 22-6-113, 19-5-1004, 22-9-201(c), 22-9-208(a), 22-10-501(b), 22-10-502(a), 22-10-503, 22-10-202, 25-1-126(a), 25-1-128, 25-19-101, 21-1-501, 21-1-601, 25-1-129(d), 25-1-901(4), 25-1-904(b), 25-4-104, 25-4-111(c), 25-4-115(b), 25-4-119(b), 25-4-127(a), 25-8-110(a), 25-10-503, 25-32-117, 25-32-118(a), 25-43-104(a), 25-43-108(d), 25-43-1501, 25-43-1502, 15-21-503, 15-21-502, 25-4-127, 25-43-1505, 25-43-1503(a)
Act 205: 6-21-112(e), 6-63-602, 02-05-2025, 15-21-205, 15-21-206(1), 15-21-207, 15-21-208, 15-21-503(c), 16-93-214(b), 19-4-1405(e), 19-4-1413(a), 19-4-1602(c), 19-4-1603(a), 19-4-1604(a), 19-4-1606(a), 19-4-1607(a), 19-4-1610(c), 19-4-1612(b), 19-11-215, 25-15-201, 19-11-216, 19-11-217(b), 19-11-218(a), 19-11-220(b), 19-11-226, 19-11-227, 19-11-235(b), 19-11-242, 22-1-101, 19-11-249(a), 19-11-264(c), 19-11-705(b), 19-11-706(a), 19-11-713(b), 19-11-715, 19-11-705, 19-11-716(b), 19-11-1014, 19-1-601, 19-11-1101, 21-1-103(d), 21-1-604(f), 21-3-601(a), 21-4-214, 21-4-209, 21-5-106(b), 21-5-109(a), 21-5-203(a), 21-5-211(b), 21-5-214(c), 21-5-218, 19-4-1604, 21-5-220(c), 21-5-221(c), 21-5-222(a), 21-5-223(a), 21-5-406(a), 21-5-414(a), 21-5-1101(a), 21-5-1202(b), 21-11-104(a), 22-2-104, 22-2-108, 22-2-105, 21-5-201, 22-2-107(a), 22-2-110, 22-2-102, 22-2-111, 22-2-113, 22-2-112, 22-2-113(a), 22-2-114(a), 22-2-115(a), 22-2-120(b), 22-3-405, 22-3-406, 22-3-906, 22-3-918(d), 22-3-1207(a), 22-3-1208(d), 22-3-1405(4), 22-3-1902(a), 22-6-601, 22-6-113, 19-5-1004, 22-9-201(c), 22-9-208(a), 22-10-501(b), 22-10-502(a), 22-10-503, 22-10-202, 25-1-126(a), 25-1-128, 25-19-101, 21-1-501, 21-1-601, 25-1-129(d), 25-1-901(4), 25-1-904(b), 25-4-104, 25-4-111(c), 25-4-115(b), 25-4-119(b), 25-4-127(a), 25-8-110(a), 25-10-503, 25-32-117, 25-32-118(a), 25-43-104(a), 25-43-108(d), 25-43-1501, 25-43-1502, 15-21-503, 15-21-502, 25-4-127, 25-43-1505, 25-43-1503(a)