AR SB104

Establishes a maximum of 339 regular employees for Arkansas State University - Newport for fiscal year 2023-2024, with salary ranges from $35,187 to $188,490 depending on position and classification.

Authorizes up to 60 additional temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates not exceeding those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $8,127,909 from state operations funds, including $5,500,000 for regular salaries, $150,000 for extra help, $1,000,000 for personal services matching, and $1,377,909 for maintenance and general operations.

Appropriates $27,020,000 from cash funds, including $5,600,000 for regular salaries, $325,000 for extra help, $8,000,000 for capital outlay, $4,000,000 for capital improvements, and $1,250,000 for debt service.

Declares an emergency clause making the appropriations effective July 1, 2023, to ensure essential governmental operations and programs can continue without interruption.