Senate Bill 39 provides funding for the Arkansas State University system for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by establishing specific salary limits and employee positions. The bill directly affects the university system, including its main campus and the Jonesboro campus, by setting maximum numbers and annual pay rates for various administrative, academic, and technical roles. Key provisions include salary caps for top leadership positions, such as the President at $449,802, and detailed wage scales for hundreds of staff members ranging from senior executives to support technicians. Once signed into law, this act authorizes the university to hire and pay employees within these defined parameters for the upcoming year.
SB 46 authorizes state funding for the Arkansas State University Three Rivers campus for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates across various administrative, IT, and operational roles. Once enacted as Act 20, it sets the budgetary limits for personal services and operating expenses for the university during that specific fiscal period.
HB 1067 provides funding for the Arkansas State University - Arkansas Biosciences Institute for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes the hiring of up to 43 employees and allocates $5,643,838 for salaries, operating expenses, and capital outlays. Funds are drawn from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund, with restrictions on using state money to replace those funds if they expire. The legislation also allows the institute to transfer money between budget categories with oversight from state officials.
HB 1025 allocates state funds for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific salary rates and maximum employee counts for various administrative, academic, and support positions, including roles in IT, student affairs, and public safety. This legislation directly affects the college's budget and staffing levels by setting the financial parameters for hiring and paying employees during the upcoming year.
HB 1015 provides funding and sets staffing limits for Black River Technical College in Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes maximum numbers and salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions, including roles in IT, student services, and public safety. Once enacted, the college will use these funds to pay for employee salaries and cover operating expenses during the specified fiscal year.
HB 1096 authorizes the transfer of previously approved funds to four Arkansas State University campuses and one community college for use starting July 1, 2026. The bill allocates money for specific projects such as building renovations, technology upgrades, critical maintenance, and equipment repairs. These funds come from the Development and Enhancement Fund and are intended to support ongoing infrastructure and operational needs at the affected institutions.
SB 28 allocates funding for the South Arkansas College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by establishing specific salary rates and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational roles. The bill directly affects the college's workforce by setting caps on positions such as the President, IT staff, counselors, and public safety officers, along with their corresponding annual salaries. Once enacted into law as Act 11, this legislation authorizes the college to hire and pay employees within these defined limits to support its operations.
HB 1047 appropriates state funds to cover the operating expenses and salaries for the Arkansas Northeastern College during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation establishes specific maximum numbers of regular employees and sets salary rates for various administrative, academic, IT, and support positions within the college. Once enacted as Act 48, this bill authorizes the college to hire staff up to the defined limits and pay them the listed wages for the upcoming year.
HB 1072 appropriates funds for the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific maximum employee counts and salary rates for various administrative, IT, and operational positions within the college. By setting these limits, the legislation defines the authorized budget for personnel and operating expenses for the upcoming year.
This Senate resolution authorized the introduction of a bill to modify the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, which allows parents to use state funds for private school tuition or homeschooling. The proposed changes would adjust the annual funding amount students receive, introduce minimum score requirements on standardized tests for continued participation, and reduce funding for students who do not meet these academic benchmarks. Additionally, the bill sought to restrict eligibility by barring students who are already enrolled in private schools or have previously attended them from using the program. Although the bill passed initial readings, it ultimately failed to be adopted when it was defeated on the third reading in April 2026.
