This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. 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 $6,960,324, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, culminating in a total appropriation of $10,987,804 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $25,275,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2025, is essential for the operation of the college. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. Notably, new legal language is inserted to clarify the appropriations and the maximum number of employees, as well as to establish the emergency clause, ensuring that the college can continue its essential operations without interruption.