The bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing salaries for various administrative and academic positions, including a total of 1,025 employees. The bill also authorizes 910 part-time or temporary employees, known as "Extra Help," and outlines the total appropriations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, amounting to approximately $26.3 million from state operations and $118.2 million from cash funds.

Additionally, the bill includes new legal language that emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding the disbursement of funds and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. An emergency clause is also included, stating that the act is essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2023, to prevent any disruption in services. The appropriations are structured to support various operational needs, including capital improvements and debt service, ensuring the university can effectively manage its resources for the upcoming fiscal year.