This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas State University - Mountain Home for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 199, with specific positions and salary rates outlined for both administrative and academic roles. The bill also authorizes up to 70 part-time or temporary employees, known as "Extra Help," to be paid from the appropriated funds. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $4,610,179, while an additional $16,525,000 is allocated from cash funds for various expenses, including regular salaries, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service.
Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of specific administrative and academic positions, along with their corresponding salary rates, and the inclusion of an emergency clause that emphasizes the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2024. The emergency clause highlights the importance of timely funding for the agency's operations and the potential harm that could arise from any delays in the bill's implementation. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the financial support and operational continuity of the Arkansas State University - Mountain Home for the upcoming fiscal year.