SB242

Senate Bill 242 provides a capital improvement appropriation to the Secretary of State for the 2023 fiscal year. The bill allocates $35,092,485 from the Development and Enhancement Fund for various state-level projects. Key expenditures include $15 million for the replacement of statewide voting machine equipment and $4 million for updates to the Business and Commercial Services System. The remaining funds are designated for maintenance and renovations of the Arkansas State Capitol building and grounds, including HVAC upgrades, roof and window repairs, electrical and plumbing work, and various green initiatives. The bill also establishes strict disbursement controls, requiring compliance with state fiscal and purchasing laws. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding takes effect by July 1, 2023.