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 former division throughout the Arkansas Code, reflecting the new name in various contexts such as security reviews and administrative responsibilities. The bill establishes the Office of State Technology within the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, headed by a director appointed by the Governor, who must possess relevant technical knowledge and management experience in information technology. The office will be responsible for administering IT services, developing security policies, and ensuring efficient use of information resources.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new revolving fund for the Office of State Technology, which will include nonrevenue receipts from services provided to governmental agencies. It outlines the authority of the office to manage overdue user account payments and discontinue services for noncompliance. The director is tasked with preparing an operating budget and submitting periodic reports to legislative committees on the office's activities and IT project statuses. The bill also emphasizes the importance of establishing standards for electronic records management and compliance with data sharing laws, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accountability of the state's information technology operations. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure to ensure a smooth transition.

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)