AR SB42

Establishes a maximum of 11,445 regular employees for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for fiscal year 2020-2021, with detailed position classifications and salary ranges across administrative, clinical, academic, and support categories.

Appropriates $116.2 million from the University of Arkansas Medical Center Fund and $1.996 billion from cash funds for personal services, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service.

Authorizes up to 625 temporary/part-time "Extra Help" employees plus 410 nursing PRN pool positions and 530 temporary positions to meet staffing needs as required.

Creates the Rural Broadband I.D. Expenses Trust Fund providing grants up to $75,000 each (limited to 30 awards) to local entities for broadband feasibility studies in anticipation of federal broadband program applications.

Includes multiple appropriations for specialized programs including cancer research ($1.2 million), domestic violence shelters ($7.15 million), child abuse services ($5.25 million), and Area Health Education Centers ($3.4 million).