The "Junk Fee Eliminating Act of 2025" proposes the dissolution of the Information Network of Arkansas, transferring its responsibilities and functions to the Division of Information Systems. This transition includes the transfer of records, contracts, personnel, property, and any unexpended appropriations. The act ensures that existing orders, rules, or standards from the Information Network will remain effective until they are amended or repealed. The legislation also amends various sections of the Arkansas Code to remove references to the Information Network, particularly concerning the collection of fines and the management of criminal history information, thereby streamlining information management under the Division of Information Systems.

Key amendments include the repeal of provisions that required the Information Network to charge additional fees for electronically transmitting information and for driver monitoring program reports. The bill establishes a new fee structure for driver confirmation records at ten cents per record, which will be allocated to a designated fund for the division's use. Furthermore, it sets an effective date for the act to commence on January 1, 2026. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance operational efficiency and eliminate unnecessary fees associated with the previous network.

Statutes affected:
HB 1896: 12-12-1507, 25-27-101, 16-92-118(a), 16-13-709, 16-17-707, 16-13-712, 19-5-1074, 25-27-102, 25-27-103, 25-16-902, 25-27-104, 25-4-101, 25-27-105, 27-50-906(a), 27-50-906(c), 27-50-912(f)
Act 716: 12-12-1507, 25-27-101, 16-92-118(a), 16-13-709, 16-17-707, 16-13-712, 19-5-1074, 25-27-102, 25-27-103, 25-16-902, 25-27-104, 25-4-101, 25-27-105, 27-50-906(a), 27-50-906(c), 27-50-912(f)