This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana 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 $5,229,312, with additional funds allocated for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, bringing the total state operations appropriation to $6,839,312. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $18,490,197, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to avoid disruption in services. The language inserted into the bill specifies the maximum number of employees and their respective positions, as well as the total appropriations for both state operations and cash funds. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations governing the disbursement of funds.