AR SB217

Establishes a maximum of 304 regular employees for Arkansas State University - Newport for fiscal year 2015-2016, including administrative, classified, and academic positions with specified salary ranges.

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

Appropriates $7,965,354 from state operations funds for personal services, operating expenses, and maintenance for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

Appropriates $30,195,000 from cash funds for regular salaries, operating expenses, capital improvements, debt service, and fund transfers for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2015, stating that immediate appropriations are essential to the agency's operation and compliance with state fiscal control laws is required.