Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-801: State to provide mansion

(a) The State of Arkansas shall furnish to its governors a mansion in which to reside during their respective terms of office.

(b) With the approval of the Governor, a former Governor may reside in the mansion for a period not exceeding forty-five (45) days after the date on which he or she ceases to be Governor.

(c) With the approval of the Governor, a Governor-elect may reside in the mansion for a period not exceeding forty-five (45) days before the date on which he or she becomes Governor.