This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College 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 $5,987,526, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $11,236,841 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $28,176,692, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.
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 agency, and any delay could harm the administration of essential governmental programs. The language inserted into the bill specifies the maximum number of employees, their titles, and salary rates, as well as the total appropriations for both state operations and cash funds. The act emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding the disbursement of funds.