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, including various administrative and academic positions, with specified 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 appropriation to $6,839,312 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill also includes appropriations from cash funds, totaling $18,490,197, which covers regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and capital improvements.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, is essential for the operation of the agency and that any delay could harm the administration of essential governmental programs. The bill emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds. Notably, new legal language has been inserted to clarify the appropriations and positions, including the establishment of twelve-month educational and general administrative and academic positions, as well as auxiliary enterprises positions.