This bill appropriates funds 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 allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, culminating in a total appropriation of $6,839,312 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $18,490,197, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.
The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs. This urgency is based on the constitutional limitation that prohibits the appropriation of funds for more than one year. The bill emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds.