Senate Bill 45 authorizes state funding for the University of Arkansas at Monticello for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover employee salaries and operating expenses. The law establishes specific maximum numbers and salary rates for various administrative and educational positions, including leadership roles like the Chancellor and numerous IT and support staff. Once signed into law, the bill becomes Act 19 and provides the financial resources necessary for the university to maintain its operations and personnel for the upcoming year.
This bill provides funding for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, affecting the agency's ability to pay salaries and operate. It authorizes the hiring of up to 87 regular employees and 20 temporary staff while appropriating approximately $218 million for internal operations and $1.7 billion for paying retirement benefits to non-employee beneficiaries. The legislation also allocates specific funds for investment consultants, discount buyout plans, and general operating expenses like travel and professional fees.
Senate Bill 57, now Act 26, provides funding for the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes the hiring of up to 235 regular employees and 72 temporary or part-time staff to support school operations. It allocates a total of approximately $21.7 million from state funds and federal sources to cover salaries, maintenance, utilities, and other operational expenses.
HB 1039 authorizes funding for the National Park College in Arkansas for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes specific salary rates and maximum employee counts for various administrative and operational positions, including roles in IT, finance, student services, and academic leadership. Once enacted, this legislation sets the budgetary framework for the college's personnel expenses for that year.
HB 1032 authorizes funding for the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, specifically covering salaries and operating expenses. The legislation establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding annual salary rates across various administrative, IT, and public safety roles. By setting these specific limits, the bill defines the authorized workforce size and compensation levels for the college during the upcoming year. Once enacted, this act becomes law and is transmitted to the Governor for signature.
This bill allocates state funding and establishes staffing limits for the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It sets the maximum number of regular employees and defines specific salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions. The legislation covers leadership roles, such as the Chancellor and Deans, as well as technical and operational staff. This act serves as the official budget authorization for the university during the specified period.
This bill authorizes funding and staffing levels for the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes maximum employee counts and specific salary rates for administrative, educational, and operational positions within the college. The legislation details pay scales for roles ranging from the Chancellor to IT specialists and public safety officers. Once enacted, the bill becomes Act 9 and directs the state to provide these financial resources to support the college's operations.
