AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

SB 245 appropriates nearly $100 million from the Development and Enhancement Fund to Arkansas public universities for capital improvements. It directly affects Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, Henderson State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and the University of Arkansas. Key provisions include funding for new facilities (like Arkansas State's College of Veterinary Medicine), building renovations (e.g., Henderson State's Wells Gym), critical maintenance, deferred maintenance, and equipment upgrades across all institutions. The bill specifies exact dollar amounts for each project type and institution, with no policy changes beyond the funding allocation.