AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 126 appropriates funding for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly affecting the university's operational budget. It establishes maximum salary rates for specific positions, including the Chancellor ($291,247), IT staff (e.g., Network Engineers at $200,973), deans ($173,915), and administrative roles. The bill sets precise annual salary limits for 37 distinct positions across UAPB's leadership, academic, and support departments. As a procedural budget bill, it does not create new policies but allocates existing funds for staffing costs. The bill was enacted as Act 71 on February 17, 2025.