AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1019 establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates for Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directly affects the college by authorizing funding for positions across administrative, IT, academic, and public safety departments, with specific caps on staff counts and annual pay limits for each role. By setting these numerical and financial boundaries, the legislation ensures the college operates within the state's approved budget for that year. Once enacted as Act 30, the bill provides the legal framework for hiring and compensation at the institution.