AR SB124

Establishes maximum of 2,253 regular employees for Arkansas State University for fiscal year 2023-2024, with salary ranges from $35,187 (Watchman) to $394,710 (President)

Appropriates $75,138,331 from the Arkansas State University Fund for state operations, including $55.8 million for regular salaries, $8.8 million for personal services matching, and $9.5 million for maintenance and general operations

Appropriates $223,896,158 from cash funds for additional personal services, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service totaling $299,034,489 combined

Allocates state operations funds across four programs: Jonesboro Campus ($69.4 million), System Administration ($2.9 million), Heritage Sites ($2.5 million), and Delta Center for Economic Development ($453,563)

Authorizes up to 2,064 temporary or part-time employees ("Extra Help") at rates not exceeding those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act; act effective July 1, 2023