LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the Governor signed into law: 

SB461, to amend the Arkansas Historic Rehabilitation Income Tax Credit Act; and to amend the amount of the Arkansas Historic Rehabilitation Income Tax Credit.

SB462, to extend the application period for the Arkansas Major Historic Rehabilitation Income Tax Credit Act.

SB464, to amend the Arkansas Tourism Development Act;

SB472, to amend the law regarding alcoholic beverages; and to authorize a state park to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption without obtaining a permit from the alcoholic beverage control division;

SB558, to amend the law concerning public works projects by the department of parks, heritage, and tourism.

SB559, to amend the definition of “design professional contract” in relation to the procurement of professional and consultant services contracts.

SB497, to amend the Arkansas Procurement Law; and to exempt certain commodities and services under the Arkansas Procurement Law.

SB557, to amend the Arkansas Environmental Quality Act of 1973; and to amend the membership of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. 

SB362, to amend the membership and the calling of meetings of and a quorum for the state parks, recreation, and travel commission; to eliminate commissioner emeritus positions; and to amend the Mississippi River Parkway Commission.

SB560, to amend elements of the FUN Parks Grants Program.

HB1783, to amend the Arkansas Franchise Practices Act.

SB498, to amend the building authority division act; to amend the definition of “unpaved trail project.”