This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana 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 $5,237,999, with an additional $1,600,000 allocated for personal services matching, bringing the total to $6,837,999. Furthermore, the bill outlines appropriations from cash funds, totaling $14,869,197, which includes funds for regular salaries, extra help, maintenance, general operations, capital improvements, and promotional items.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2023, is essential for the operation of the agency. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds. The bill aims to ensure that the necessary funding is available for the college's operations and personnel, thereby supporting its educational mission for the upcoming fiscal year.