This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas State University - Newport for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative, academic, and support positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $8,262,763, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, the bill allocates $35,610,000 from cash funds for similar purposes, including capital improvements and debt service.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in services. The language emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations governing the disbursement of funds. Notably, the bill introduces new appropriations for promotional items and specifies the total amounts for both state operations and cash funds, ensuring a comprehensive financial framework for the university's upcoming fiscal year.