The bill amends the law regarding the Division of Information Systems in Arkansas by abolishing the Data and Transparency Panel and repealing related sections of the Arkansas Code. Specifically, it removes the duties of the Chief Data Officer that involved overseeing the now-defunct panel, as well as the entire framework for the panel's creation, membership, and responsibilities. This includes the repeal of sections that outlined the panel's role in evaluating data for a statewide data warehouse program and its obligations to report to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.

In place of the abolished panel, the bill introduces new provisions for a statewide data integration and exchange program under the Division of Information Systems. This includes responsibilities such as overseeing a statewide data program, maintaining a longitudinal data system, and establishing policies for data sharing and security. The bill also mandates that each cabinet-level department appoint a data steward to facilitate data governance and integration, ensuring compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws. Additionally, the Division of Information Systems is required to provide an annual report to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1548 V2 - 3-6-2025 09:31 AM: 25-4-126(b), 25-4-127, 03-06-2025, 25-4-128
Old version HB1548 Original - 2-20-2025 11:49 AM: 25-4-126(b), 25-4-127, 25-4-128
HB 1548: 25-4-126(b), 25-4-127, 25-4-128
Act 375: 25-4-126(b), 25-4-127, 03-06-2025, 25-4-128