AR HB1094

Appropriates $5,643,838 from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund to Arkansas State University - Arkansas Biosciences Institute for fiscal year 2018-2019, covering personal services and operating expenses.

Establishes 38 regular full-time employees including 1 Executive Director ($203,695), 1 Director of Research & Tech Transfer ($190,962), 7 faculty members, and various support staff across administrative, classified, and academic positions.

Authorizes up to 50 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Allocates funding: $2,149,024 for regular salaries, $15,914 for extra help, $551,206 for personal services matching, $2,527,694 for operating expenses, and $400,000 for capital outlay.

Requires approval from the Department of Higher Education, Chief Fiscal Officer, and Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee for any transfers between appropriation line items; clarifies that Tobacco Settlement funding supports these positions and state funds will not replace them if settlement funds expire.