This bill proposes a comprehensive reorganization of the state's information technology governance by renaming the "Division of Information Systems" to the "Office of State Technology." The amendments involve replacing references to the Division throughout the Arkansas Code and redefining the structure and responsibilities of the new office. Key changes include the appointment of a director by the Governor, who must possess relevant technical knowledge and management experience, and the establishment of a Revolving Fund to manage nonrevenue receipts from services provided to governmental entities. The bill also allows for the transfer of overdue amounts from user accounts to the office's revolving account and grants the office the authority to discontinue services for users who fail to make timely payments.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of efficient information resource management, competitive procurement of technology services, and data sharing and transparency. It mandates that the Office of State Technology report periodically to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology and compile detailed reports on requests for information technology advice from state agencies. The bill also includes provisions for collaboration with other state departments to ensure compliance with established standards and policies. An emergency clause is included, indicating that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, to facilitate a smooth transition to the new office structure.

Statutes affected:
HB 1647: 6-11-128(b), 6-21-112(h), 6-47-502(b), 6-60-1302(b), 7-9-124(b), 10-3-1704(c), 10-3-1705, 10-3-1707(c), 10-4-424(c), 12-1-104(a), 12-75-111(d), 12-75-132(b), 15-21-502(10), 15-55-213, 16-93-214(b), 19-4-522(c), 19-5-1055, 25-4-101, 19-5-1056(b), 19-11-1004(e), 20-8-404, 21-2-805(a), 23-17-409(b), 25-1-203(b), 25-4-102, 25-4-105, 25-4-103(15), 25-4-104, 25-4-106, 25-4-108(a), 25-4-109, 25-4-110, 25-19-101, 25-4-111(b), 25-4-111(c), 25-4-112(b), 25-4-114(b), 25-4-115, 25-4-116(a), 25-4-116(b), 25-4-117, 25-4-119, 19-4-101, 25-4-120(c), 25-4-121, 19-5-1056, 25-4-122, 25-4-123(b), 25-4-124, 25-4-126(a), 25-4-126(b), 25-4-126(c), 25-4-127(b), 25-4-127(c), 25-4-128(a), 25-4-129, 25-8-107(c), 25-18-702(a), 25-18-703, 25-18-702, 25-18-702(b), 25-26-204(a), 25-27-103(a), 25-27-104(a), 25-27-105(a), 25-27-105(c), 25-32-117(b), 25-32-118(a), 25-34-104(a), 25-43-812(a), 25-43-1502(a), 27-14-1708(b)
Act 412: 6-11-128(b), 6-21-112(h), 6-47-502(b), 6-60-1302(b), 7-9-124(b), 10-3-1704(c), 10-3-1705, 10-3-1707(c), 10-4-424(c), 12-1-104(a), 12-75-111(d), 12-75-132(b), 15-21-502(10), 15-55-213, 16-93-214(b), 19-4-522(c), 19-5-1055, 25-4-101, 19-5-1056(b), 19-11-1004(e), 20-8-404, 21-2-805(a), 23-17-409(b), 25-1-203(b), 25-4-102, 25-4-105, 25-4-103(15), 25-4-104, 25-4-106, 25-4-108(a), 25-4-109, 25-4-110, 25-19-101, 25-4-111(b), 25-4-111(c), 25-4-112(b), 25-4-114(b), 25-4-115, 25-4-116(a), 25-4-116(b), 25-4-117, 25-4-119, 19-4-101, 25-4-120(c), 25-4-121, 19-5-1056, 25-4-122, 25-4-123(b), 25-4-124, 25-4-126(a), 25-4-126(b), 25-4-126(c), 25-4-127(b), 25-4-127(c), 25-4-128(a), 25-4-129, 25-8-107(c), 25-18-702(a), 25-18-703, 25-18-702, 25-18-702(b), 25-26-204(a), 25-27-103(a), 25-27-104(a), 25-27-105(a), 25-27-105(c), 25-32-117(b), 25-32-118(a), 25-34-104(a), 25-43-812(a), 25-43-1502(a), 27-14-1708(b)