SB 558 — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM.

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The bill amends the definitions and exemptions related to 'capital improvement' and public works projects for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

• Arkansas Code § 22-2-102(1)(B)

  construction → Construction and reconstruction of roads and bridges in the state highway system by the State Highway Commission, nor shall the term “capital improvement” include any;

  Clarifies that certain construction projects are excluded from the 'capital improvement' definition.

• Arkansas Code § 22-2-102(1)(B)

  nor shall the term “capital improvement” include any lands; → A building, facility, plant, structure, or other improvement constructed by or on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or the State Highway Commission, nor shall the term “capital improvement” include any lands;

  Adds specific exclusions related to improvements by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

• Arkansas Code § 22-2-102(1)(B)

  or facilities now owned or hereafter acquired by an Arkansas state retirement system as an investment or as a result of the investment of assets of the system; → Lands, buildings, or other structures or facilities now owned or hereafter acquired by an Arkansas state retirement system as an investment or as a result of the investment of assets of the system;

  Refines the exclusion of certain properties from the 'capital improvement' definition.

• Arkansas Code § 22-2-102(1)(B)

  Repair, alteration, and maintenance projects → Repair, alteration, and maintenance projects that do not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) and are undertaken, owned, operated, or otherwise managed by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism from the tax revenues received under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75, § 2, and appropriated for special maintenance to the Division of Arkansas State Parks;

  Specifies that certain projects managed by the Department of Parks are exempt from being classified as 'capital improvement.'

• Arkansas Code § 22-9-101(c)

  This section does not apply to: → This section does not apply to: A school district, county, municipality, or township project that is planned and executed according to plans and specifications furnished by authorized state agencies; or

  Clarifies which types of projects are exempt from professional oversight requirements.

• Arkansas Code § 22-9-101(c)

  The design or construction of an unpaved trail project as defined under § 22-2-102. → The design or construction of an unpaved trail project as defined under § 22-2-102. The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission shall ensure that an unpaved trail project created under this subdivision (c)(2) meets the standards for observation by registered professionals as established by the Building Authority Division;

  Establishes standards for unpaved trail projects and states the responsibility of the State Parks Commission.

• Arkansas Code § 22-9-101(c)

  Repair, alteration, and maintenance projects that do not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) and are undertaken, owned, operated, or otherwise managed by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism from the tax revenues received under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75, § 2, and appropriated for special maintenance to the Division of Arkansas State Parks. → Repair, alteration, and maintenance projects that do not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) and are undertaken, owned, operated, or otherwise managed by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism from the tax revenues received under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75, § 2, and appropriated for special maintenance to the Division of Arkansas State Parks.

  Reiterates the exemptions for maintenance projects under the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

Action History

1. April 11, 2023

   Notification that SB558 is now Act 666

2. April 07, 2023

   DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.

3. April 07, 2023

   Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.

4. April 07, 2023

   ORDERED ENROLLED

5. April 07, 2023

   Returned from the House as passed.

6. April 07, 2023

   Returned To the Senate as passed.

7. April 07, 2023

   Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

8. April 06, 2023

   Returned by the Committee Do Pass

9. April 05, 2023

   Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE

10. April 05, 2023

    RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE

11. April 05, 2023

    Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.

12. April 05, 2023

    Read the third time and passed.

13. April 04, 2023

    Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass

14. March 31, 2023

    Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE

15. March 31, 2023

    Filed

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• Jonathan Dismang · Primary

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