This bill amends the Arkansas Procurement Law to expand the definition of "critical emergency" in the context of emergency procurements. Specifically, it adds a new category to the definition, which includes a "state of disaster emergency" declared under Arkansas Code 12-75-107. This change aims to ensure that emergency procurement processes can be activated not only in situations where human life or health is imminently endangered but also during officially declared disaster emergencies.

The amendment modifies the existing legal language by deleting the phrase "an" and inserting "An" at the beginning of the definition, while also adding a new clause (B) that explicitly includes the state of disaster emergency. This legislative change is intended to enhance the state's ability to respond effectively to emergencies by broadening the circumstances under which emergency procurement procedures can be utilized.

Statutes affected:
SB 166: 19-11-233(b)
Act 207: 19-11-233(b)