Bill > HB1896

This bill abolishes the Information Network of Arkansas (INA) and transfers all of its duties, powers, records, contracts, personnel, and funding to the Division of Information Systems. The bill, known as the Junk Fee Eliminating Act of 2025, systematically removes all statutory references to the INA and replaces them with the Division of Information Systems. Specifically, the bill repeals several sections of Arkansas code related to the INA's governance, including its board structure, network management, and funding mechanisms. The legislation maintains existing rules, directives, and standards previously established by the INA until they are amended or repealed under new authority. The bill also removes provisions allowing the INA to charge additional fees for electronic information transmission in various contexts, such as driver's record confirmations and monitoring reports. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing a transition period for the transfer of responsibilities and functions from the INA to the Division of Information Systems.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1896&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R