The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, including various administrative and academic positions, with specified salary rates. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $85,373,773, which includes regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for cash operations, including a total of $119,540,000 for various expenses, such as capital improvements and debt service.
Furthermore, the bill includes special provisions regarding the Pine Tree Research Station, prohibiting its sale to private entities while allowing its sale to non-profit organizations dedicated to public use. It also emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025. Notably, the bill introduces new sections and modifies existing legal language to reflect these appropriations and provisions.