This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas State University - Beebe for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $11,619,884, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $14,448,375 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $38,058,145, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2023, is essential for the operation of the agency, and any delay could harm the administration of essential governmental programs. The act emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. Notably, new legal language has been inserted to clarify the appropriations and positions, including specific titles and salary rates for both twelve-month and nine-month educational and general academic positions, as well as auxiliary enterprises positions.