This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 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 state operations is $27,293,081, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations from cash funds totaling $118,280,000 for various expenses, including capital improvements and debt service.

The bill also includes new legal language that emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of the university and prevent any disruption in essential services. This provision highlights the urgency of the appropriations in supporting the university's functions and programs.