SB558

Senate Bill 558 amends Arkansas law regarding public works projects and the definition of capital improvements managed by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. Specifically, the bill excludes repair, alteration, and maintenance projects that do not exceed $150,000 from the statutory definition of 'capital improvement' when funded by specific tax revenues under Amendment 75. It also exempts these same small-scale projects from the general requirement that public works projects must be executed under the observation of a registered professional, provided they are managed by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. This adjustment applies to both current law and future provisions slated to take effect after December 31, 2023. The bill aims to streamline the administrative and oversight process for minor maintenance and repair tasks within the state park system.