AR HB1116

Establishes maximum of 198 regular employees for Arkansas State University - Mountain Home for fiscal year 2017-2018, including administrative, classified, and academic positions with specified salary rates.

Authorizes up to 70 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $5,173,435 in state operations funds for personal services and operating expenses, including $4,800,000 for regular salaries, $200,000 for extra help, and $100,000 for personal services matching.

Appropriates $32,870,000 in cash funds for personal services and operating expenses, including $15,489,600 for capital improvements, $2,000,000 for debt service, and various operational expenses.

Effective July 1, 2017, with emergency clause declaring immediate effectiveness necessary for agency operations and continuity of essential governmental programs.