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SB 65

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - OFFICE OF STATE TECHNOLOGY REAPPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Reallocates up to 1,357,050 from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund to replace the UPS at DSAS Data Center West, with strict fiscal controls.

Notification that SB65 is now Act 87
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Bill Summary · SB 65

Summary of SB 65 (Session: 2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose of the Bill

  • SB 65 is an appropriation reallocation bill focused on reappropriating existing capital improvement funds for the Department of Shared Administrative Services (DSAS), specifically the Office of State Technology.

Primary Objective

  • Reappropriate and allocate funds from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund to cover the replacement of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system for the Data Center West facility in Little Rock.

Key Provisions

Section 1 — Reappropriation (Capital Projects)

  • Transfers and reappropriates funds to DSAS, Office of State Technology.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026.
  • Amount: Up to $1,357,050 (the balance of the appropriation provided in Section 19 of Act 777 of 2025) for UPS replacement at the Data Center West, located at 1105 Anderson Drive, Little Rock.
  • Source: Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund.

Section 2 — Disbursement Controls

  • Establishes that no contract may be awarded or obligations incurred beyond the funds actually available under law, with the standard caveat that agencies may accept and use grants, donations, and unobligated cash income/funds to supplement state funds, including federal funds.
  • Clarifies that Maintenance and General Operations appropriations for recipient agencies shall not be used to fund the purposes in this act.
  • Requires strict compliance with applicable fiscal laws (State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and related regulations) in disbursement of funds unless specifically provided otherwise.

Section 3 — Legislative Intent

  • States that funds disbursed under this act should comply with the stated reasons for the act, as reflected in budget manuals, requests, recommendations, and legislative materials.
  • Aligns with the agency’s stated justification and documentation.

Section 4 — Emergency Clause

  • Declares an emergency so the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
  • Argues that immediate effectiveness is essential to the operation of the agency and to avoid irreparable harm if there is any delay.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Agency/Entity Benefiting: Department of Shared Administrative Services (DSAS), Office of State Technology.
  • Specific Project: Replacement of the UPS at the Data Center West facility (Little Rock).
  • Fiscal Impact: Reappropriation of up to $1,357,050 from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund to cover the UPS replacement project.
  • Funding Flexibility: Agencies may supplement state funds with grants, donations, or federal funds, but maintenance and general operations appropriations must not be used for these purposes.

Timeline and Process

  • Effective date of reappropriation: July 1, 2026.
  • Emergency clause ensures immediate effectiveness on that date.
  • Disbursement and project management must comply with existing state fiscal laws and procurement rules.

Summary Statement

SB 65 streamlines the reallocation of a specific capital improvement appropriation to fund the replacement of critical UPS infrastructure at DSAS’s Data Center West. It sets clear fiscal controls, allows supplemental funding via grants or federal sources, and mandates that the project adhere to established budget and procurement laws, with an emergency clause to ensure timely implementation.

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

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