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 set at $2,900,000, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, culminating in a total appropriation of $4,729,128 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $25,886,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, and capital improvements.

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, ensuring that the appropriations align with the intended purposes as outlined in the budget manuals and legislative recommendations.