This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. 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 regular salaries is $7,106,466, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, culminating in a total appropriation of $11,189,289 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $25,275,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent any disruption in services. The bill emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. Notably, new legal language has been inserted to clarify the appropriations and the maximum number of employees, as well as to establish the emergency clause, ensuring the timely implementation of the appropriations.