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SB 565

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.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Flippo and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas Act 936 consolidates procurement certifications, modifies contingent fee representation rules, and extends cooperative purchasing reporting deadlines to reduce vendor compliance burden and administrative complexity in state contracting.

Notification that SB565 is now Act 936
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Bill Summary · SB 565

Legislative bill overview

SB 565 streamlines Arkansas state procurement processes by allowing multiple certification requirements to be combined into a single certification, modifying contingent fee representation rules in state contracts, and extending the deadline for cooperative purchasing reports. The bill became law (Act 936) in April 2025.

Why is this important

These changes reduce administrative burden and paperwork for vendors bidding on state contracts while potentially lowering compliance costs. The modifications affect how state government manages procurement oversight and inter-agency purchasing agreements, which impact both government efficiency and vendor participation in state contracting.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced oversight risk: Combining certifications could streamline processes but may reduce granular verification of vendor qualifications if not carefully implemented
  • Contingent fee representation changes: The modification to contingent fee rules could affect how conflicts of interest are disclosed or managed in state contracts, though specific impacts depend on implementation details not fully clear from the bill title
  • Reporting deadline extension: Extended cooperative purchasing deadlines may provide needed flexibility for agencies but could reduce transparency timeliness if stakeholders rely on regular reporting cycles

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

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