This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain 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 $2,551,234, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, bringing the total to $4,175,046 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds totaling $18,875,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, 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 agency, and delays in its implementation could harm the administration of essential governmental programs. The appropriations are subject to compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the maximum number of employees and specific salary rates for various positions, as well as the total amounts appropriated for both state operations and cash funds.