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SB565

To Allow Procurement Certifications To Be Combined; To Amend The Law Concerning The Representation In State Contracts Regarding Contingent Fees; And To Amend The Cooperative Purchasing Reporting Deadline.

Passed

Last Action (April 22, 2025): Notification that SB565 is now Act 936

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AI-Generated Summary

Senate Bill 565 amends Arkansas procurement law to streamline the contracting process for state agencies. The bill introduces a 'combined written certification' that allows contractors to satisfy multiple legal requirements—such as anti-boycott provisions, prohibitions on employing illegal immigrants, and conflict-of-interest disclosures—through a single, universal certification. This replaces the need for numerous individual certifications currently required under various sections of state law. Additionally, the bill raises the threshold for contract value requiring specific representation regarding the prohibition on contingent fees from no minimum to $75,000. Finally, the legislation shifts the deadline for submitting certain reports related to cooperative purchasing from July 1 to October 1.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are state agencies and government contractors. State agencies benefit from reduced administrative burdens and simplified documentation processes. Contractors benefit from decreased paperwork and simplified compliance procedures when bidding on or entering into state contracts, which may reduce the costs associated with navigating state procurement requirements.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no significant groups negatively impacted by this legislation in a material way, as the bill focuses on administrative and procedural efficiencies. However, oversight bodies such as the Legislative Council or individuals responsible for auditing government contracts might face a slightly more condensed compliance verification process, though the information required by law remains unchanged.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 15, 2025
Yea: 81 Nay: 4 NV: 15 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Tracy Steele Democrat House Yea
Fred Allen Democrat House NV
Lane Jean Republican House Yea
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House Yea
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Yea
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Richard Womack Republican House Yea
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House Yea
Dwight Tosh Republican House Yea
Rick Beck Republican House Yea
Mary Bentley Republican House Yea
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Yea
Julie Mayberry Republican House Yea
Ken Ferguson Democrat House NV
Ron Mcnair Republican House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House Yea
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House Yea
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Yea
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House Yea
Austin Mccollum Republican House NV
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House Yea
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House NV
Stan Berry Republican House Yea
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Nay
Nicole Clowney Democrat House NV
Cindy Crawford Republican House Yea
Denise Garner Democrat House NV
Tippi McCullough Democrat House NV
Jay Richardson Democrat House NV
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Nay
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House NV
Howard Beaty Republican House Yea
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House NV
David Ray Republican House Yea
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House Yea
RJ Hawk Republican House Yea
Wade Andrews Republican House Yea
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Yea
Hope Duke Republican House Nay
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House Yea
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Yea
Wayne Long Republican House Yea
Scott Richardson Republican House Yea
Brandon Achor Republican House Yea
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Nay
Ryan Rose Republican House NV
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House NV
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
Glenn Barnes Democrat House NV
Lincoln Barnett Democrat House NV
Alyssa Brown Republican House Yea
Nick Burkes Republican House Yea
Paul Childress Republican House Yea
James Eaton Republican House Yea
Brad Hall Republican House Yea
Dolly Henley Republican House Yea
Jessie McGruder Democrat House Yea
Jason Nazarenko Republican House Yea
Randy Torres Republican House Yea
Diana Gonzales Worthen Democrat House NV

Third Reading

April 7, 2025
Yea: 29 Nay: 1 NV: 5 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate NV
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate Yea
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Nay
Frederick Love Democrat Senate NV
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate NV
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Yea
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Yea
John Payton Republican Senate Yea
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate NV
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat Senate NV
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate Yea
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea
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