AR HB1115

Establishes a maximum of 312 regular employees for Arkansas Northeastern College for fiscal year 2016-2017, with positions ranging from President ($159,215) to various support staff roles with classified grade levels.

Authorizes up to 521 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act or applicable classifications in the bill.

Appropriates $10,576,552 from the Arkansas Northeastern College Fund for state operations, including $7,800,000 for regular salaries and $1,800,000 for personal services matching.

Appropriates $28,500,000 from cash funds for college operations, including $2,000,000 for regular salaries, $1,000,000 for extra help, $10,000,000 for capital outlay, and $4,000,000 for capital improvements.

Requires compliance with state procurement law, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and higher education expenditure restrictions; effective July 1, 2016 with emergency clause for immediate implementation.