Bill > HB1145

This bill amends Arkansas state law to increase the amount of additional after-market equipment or options that counties and municipalities can purchase for new motor vehicles without having to solicit competitive bids. Specifically, the bill raises the allowable purchase amount over the fleet price from $1,200 to $2,000 for counties and from $600 to $2,000 for municipalities. This means that when a county or municipal government purchases a new motor vehicle, they can now spend up to $2,000 more than the base fleet price on extra equipment or options without being required to go through a formal bidding process. The change provides local governments with more flexibility in purchasing vehicles and potentially allows them to acquire vehicles more quickly and with features tailored to their specific needs. The amendments apply to two separate sections of Arkansas Code: § 14-22-106 for counties and § 14-58-104 for municipalities.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1145&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R