This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas State University - Mountain Home for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing their positions and corresponding salary rates, which include various administrative and academic roles. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $3,370,538, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $4,470,538 from state funds. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $16,525,000, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2023, to prevent any disruption in services. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the maximum number of employees and their salary rates, as well as the total appropriations for both state and cash funds, ensuring clarity and accountability in the funding process.