TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR ADDITIONAL AFTER-MARKET EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASED BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.

HB 1145 (now Act 107) increases the maximum amount counties and municipalities can spend on additional after-market equipment (like GPS mounts, emergency lights, or specialized storage) when purchasing new motor vehicles. The bill directly affects local government agencies that buy new vehicles, allowing them to authorize higher spending on these optional add-ons. It amends existing procurement rules to raise the spending cap without changing the vehicle purchase itself. The bill was passed by the Arkansas Senate on February 17, 2025, and became law after being transmitted to the Governor.