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.
HB 1070 appropriates funds for Southern Arkansas University's 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting the university's budget and staffing levels. The bill establishes maximum numbers and salary rates for various administrative and operational positions, including roles in education, IT, finance, and student services. By setting these specific limits, the legislation defines the scope of personnel the university can employ and the compensation it can offer during the upcoming fiscal year.
This bill amends state laws to clarify how isolated schools can separate from larger school districts, specifically affecting districts formed after recent consolidation efforts. It establishes new rules requiring a petition signed by either 350 or 51% of local voters to trigger a detachment election, while also exempting these new districts from minimum enrollment requirements. The legislation further details how property ownership, debt, and tax rates will be handled when a school detaches, ensuring the new district inherits the facilities and assumes the existing tax rate. Ultimately, the bill provides a structured legal framework for communities to re-establish independent school districts for isolated schools.
HB 1057 authorizes funding for the North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by establishing specific salary limits and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational positions. The bill details compensation ranges for roles including the Chancellor, IT staff, academic officers, and public safety personnel, ensuring the college can hire within these defined financial parameters. Once enacted as Act 51, this legislation sets the budgetary framework for the institution's operations until June 30, 2027.
Senate Bill 48, now enacted as Act 22, provides funding for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The law establishes specific maximum numbers of regular employees and sets salary rates for various administrative and operational positions, including leadership roles, IT staff, and support personnel. This legislation directly affects the university's ability to hire and compensate its workforce during the specified period.
