This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas State University Three Rivers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various positions and their corresponding salary rates, including administrative, academic, and support roles. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $2,900,000, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, bringing the total appropriated amount to $4,729,128 from state operations.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for cash funds, allowing for an additional $25,886,000 for various expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, and capital improvements. Notably, it introduces an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the agency's operations are not disrupted. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations.