Senate Bill 47, now enacted as Act 21, provides funding for the Arkansas State University System Technology Center (SAU-Tech) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation establishes specific maximum salary rates and employee counts for various administrative, technical, and operational positions within the organization. By setting these limits, the bill determines the total budget allocation for regular salaries and operating expenses during the specified fiscal period.
HB 1075 allocates state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support the University of Arkansas and the Division of Agriculture - Arkansas Biosciences Institutes. The bill provides approximately $4.8 million in total appropriations, covering salaries, operating expenses, and capital outlays, with funds drawn from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund. It includes specific rules on how the money can be transferred between budget categories and clarifies that state funds cannot replace Tobacco Settlement funds if those funds expire.
Senate Bill 40, now enacted as Act 17, provides funding for the University of Arkansas System and various state divisions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation establishes specific maximum numbers of regular employees and sets salary rates for administrative, academic, and support positions across the system. Directly affected entities include the University of Arkansas System administration, the Arkansas Archaeological Survey, and the Criminal Justice Institute, which will use these funds to cover personnel costs for the upcoming year.
This bill appropriates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain. The legislation specifically increases the allocated budget from $1,750,000 to $13,750,000 and adjusts the total appropriation to $30,875,000. These financial resources are intended to cover the college's operational expenses and programs for the upcoming year. Once enacted, the funds become available for the institution to use in managing its daily activities and educational services.
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.
HB 1069 authorizes funding for Ozarka College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically establishing the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates. The bill details positions across various departments, including educational administration, information technology, public safety, and financial services, with salary caps ranging from approximately $40,000 to over $214,000. Once enacted, this legislation sets the official personnel budget limits for the college, allowing it to hire staff up to these specified numbers and pay rates without exceeding the allocated funds.
Senate Bill 69, now Act 90, allocates an additional $30 million in state funds to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture for capital improvements during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This money is intended to supplement existing funding and will be used for physical upgrades to the university's facilities while adhering to standard state procurement and budget laws. The legislation includes an emergency clause, asserting that these funds are necessary to prevent harm to essential services and must take effect immediately upon passage.
HB 1053 authorizes funding for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by establishing specific salary limits and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational positions. The bill directly affects university leadership, faculty, and staff by defining roles such as deans, chancellors, and IT personnel, along with their corresponding annual salary caps. This legislation ensures the university has the necessary budget to maintain its workforce and operations without altering existing job duties or creating new positions beyond the listed limits.
HB 1086 provides an additional $25 million in state funding for capital improvements at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. These funds are intended to supplement existing appropriations from Act 31 of 2025 and must be used strictly for building upgrades and infrastructure projects. The bill includes standard financial rules requiring the college to follow state procurement and budget laws when spending the money. Declared an emergency measure, the act allows the college to receive these funds immediately to support essential services without delay.
HB 1018 provides funding for the University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill also updates the title of the college's chief executive from President to Chancellor. Once enacted as Act 122, these changes will take effect for the specified fiscal year.
