SB65
An Act For The Department Of Shared Administrative Services - Office Of State Technology Reappropriation.
Last Action (April 14, 2026): Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 65 reappropriates unspent capital improvement balances for the Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, specifically for the Office of State Technology. The primary purpose of the bill is to authorize the carry-forward of funds—not to exceed $1,357,050—previously appropriated in 2025 for the replacement of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at the Data Center West facility in Little Rock. The bill establishes that these funds are to be drawn from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund. It also mandates strict compliance with state fiscal control laws, including the State Purchasing Law and the Revenue Stabilization Law. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption in the agency's operations.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services and the Office of State Technology, which receive the authority to utilize previously allocated funding to upgrade essential infrastructure. Additionally, the citizens and state agencies that rely on the data center's stable power and technological services benefit from the continued functionality and maintenance of these critical systems.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups negatively impacted by this legislation in a direct manner, as it represents a reappropriation of existing funds rather than a new tax or reduction in services. However, because these funds are drawn from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund, other potential capital projects or programs eligible for funding from that specific pool might face a reduction in available resources.
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