AR HB1388

Appropriates funds from the Development and Enhancement Fund for capital improvement projects at 25 Arkansas higher education institutions, including universities, community colleges, and technical colleges.

Funding covers construction projects (precision machining facilities, multipurpose buildings, health science buildings), renovations (nursing buildings, classrooms, administrative buildings), technology upgrades, maintenance, and equipment replacements.

Total appropriations include projects such as $3 million for ASU-Newport's Phase 2 Photovoltaic Solar Array, $3.2 million for National Park College's Computer Resources Building renovation, and $2.852 million for SAU-Tech HVAC upgrades.

Requires institutions to comply with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, and fiscal control regulations; allows use of grants, donations, and federal funds to supplement appropriated state treasury funds.

Act becomes effective July 1, 2023, with emergency clause allowing immediate implementation for essential operations of higher education institutions.