HB1226 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 287 regular employees for East Arkansas Community College (EACC) for fiscal year 2023-2024, with salary ranges from $35,187 (Watchman) to $188,490 (President).

• Authorizes up to 275 temporary or part-time employees ("Extra Help") at rates not exceeding those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Appropriates $10,847,537 from the EACC Fund for state operations, including $6,243,371 for regular salaries, $150,000 for extra help, $2,125,000 for personal services matching, and $2,289,166 for maintenance and general operations.

• Appropriates $28,176,692 from cash funds, including $2,589,098 for regular salaries, $439,631 for extra help, $15,593,266 for capital improvements, $301,000 for debt service, and $2,500,000 for fund transfers and investments.

• Effective July 1, 2023, with an emergency clause declaring the appropriations essential for agency operations and immediate preservation of public health, peace, and safety.