This bill proposes a merger between East Arkansas Community College and the University of Arkansas, resulting in the renaming of East Arkansas Community College to the University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College. The legislation includes several amendments to existing laws to reflect this change, such as the establishment of a new fund for the University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College and the allocation of funds from various sources, including the Work Force 2000 Development Fund and the Federal Adult Basic Education Fund, to support the newly named institution.

Additionally, the bill repeals previous legal provisions related to a prior merger involving East Arkansas Community College and Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute, thereby streamlining the legal framework governing the college's operations. The amendments also update references throughout the Arkansas Code to ensure consistency with the new name and structure of the institution, including changes to funding allocations and the maximum number of authorized vehicles for the college.

Statutes affected:
SB 46: 6-5-302, 6-5-301, 6-51-1101, 6-51-1104, 6-53-401, 6-51-1102, 6-51-1101(a), 6-51-1103, 19-11-201, 6-51-1105, 6-51-1106, 6-63-305(b), 19-4-906(a), 19-5-303(n), 19-11-220(a)
Act 25: 6-5-302, 6-5-301, 6-51-1101, 6-51-1104, 6-53-401, 6-51-1102, 6-51-1101(a), 6-51-1103, 19-11-201, 6-51-1105, 6-51-1106, 6-63-305(b), 19-4-906(a), 19-5-303(n), 19-11-220(a)