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SB 66

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - BUILDING AUTHORITY DIVISION REAPPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Reallocates existing funds to maintain and upgrade state-owned facilities, including urgent hydronic piping abatement at the 501 Woodlane building.

Notification that SB66 is now Act 88
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Bill Summary · SB 66

Summary of SB 66 (2026) – Arkansas

Purpose

SB 66 is an appropriation bill authorizing the reallocation and reappropriation of existing capital improvement funds for the Department of Shared Administrative Services (DSAS), specifically its Building Authority Division. The bill seeks to reappropriate balances from prior capital project appropriations to support ongoing maintenance, abatement, and miscellaneous capital needs related to state-owned buildings and facilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Reappropriation – Capital Projects (Building Authority Division)

    • (A) Reappropriation of up to $800,000, effective July 1, 2026, representing the balance of an appropriation previously provided for the abatement of hydronic piping in the state-owned building at 501 Woodlane (as established in Act 333 of 2025).
    • (B) Reappropriation of up to $537,976, effective July 1, 2026, representing the balance of an appropriation previously provided for the abatement of hydronic piping in the same 501 Woodlane building (as established in Act 76 of 2025).
    • Purpose: Funds are dedicated to hydronic piping abatement/related infrastructure work at the specified building.

  • Section 2: Reappropriation – Capital Projects (Development and Enhancement Fund)

    • (A) Reappropriation of up to $291,864, effective July 1, 2026, from Act 76 of 2025. This covers various maintenance, renovation, equipping, construction, acquisition, improvement, upgrade, and repair activities for all state-owned real property and facilities.

  • Section 3: Disbursement Controls

    • Requires that contracts/obligations not exceed available State Treasury funds, while allowing grants, donations, federal funds, or unobligated cash income to supplement financing, provided General Assembly-maintained restrictions on Maintenance and General Operations are not violated.
    • Reaffirms compliance with purchasing laws, budgeting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and related regulations.

  • Section 4: Legislative Intent

    • Clarifies that disbursements must align with the stated purposes and the agency budget process (Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations).

  • Section 5: Emergency Clause

    • Declares emergency status to ensure immediate effect on July 1, 2026, allowing funding to be available without delay and to prevent irreparable harm to essential governmental functions if the session is extended or delayed.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary Entity: Department of Shared Administrative Services (DSAS), Building Authority Division.
  • Facilities/Projects Affected: Hydronic piping abatement at the state-owned 501 Woodlane building; broader maintenance, renovation, and capital-related activities for state-owned real property and facilities funded through the Development and Enhancement Fund.

Financial Details and Timeline

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Funding Sources: Cash fund held in the State Treasury; Development and Enhancement Fund.
  • Amounts Reappropriated:
    • Hydronic piping abatement at 501 Woodlane: up to $800,000 (Section 1A) and up to $537,976 (Section 1B).
    • General capital maintenance/renovation/upgrade for state properties: up to $291,864 (Section 2A).
  • Legal/Procedural Notes: The bill imposes standard fiscal controls and requires adherence to applicable state procurement and budgeting laws; allows use of external funding sources to supplement state funds as long as statutory restrictions are observed.

Overall Impact

SB 66 is a targeted reappropriation act designed to ensure continued funding for essential infrastructure and maintenance at state-owned facilities, with a focus on the 501 Woodlane building’s piping abatement and broader real property improvements. The act emphasizes timely availability of funds (emergency clause) to support uninterrupted public administration operations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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