AR SB280

Establishes maximum of 301 regular employees for Arkansas State University - Newport for fiscal year 2013-2014, including administrative, classified, and academic positions with specified salary ranges.

Authorizes up to 60 additional part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not exceeding those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $7,363,016 from state operations funds for regular salaries ($4,450,000), extra help ($45,000), personal services matching ($1,300,000), maintenance and operations ($1,543,016), and funded depreciation ($25,000).

Appropriates $28,760,000 from cash funds for regular salaries ($7,500,000), extra help ($350,000), personal services matching ($2,300,000), maintenance and operations ($4,900,000), capital improvements ($6,500,000), debt service ($800,000), and other expenses.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013 to ensure immediate funding for university operations and compliance with Arkansas constitutional budget requirements.