This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 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 $3,273,500, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $5,355,703 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $13,941,250, which includes provisions for salaries, operational expenses, capital improvements, and debt service.
In addition to the appropriations, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the proper 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 bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations governing the disbursement of funds, ensuring that the appropriations align with the intended purposes outlined in the legislative process.