AR SB34

Establishes maximum of 339 regular employees for Arkansas State University - Newport for fiscal year 2024-2025, with detailed salary schedules for administrative, academic, and auxiliary positions ranging from Chancellor at $201,684 to entry-level positions at $37,650

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

Appropriates $8,136,989 from state operations funds for regular salaries ($5,500,000), extra help ($150,000), personal services matching ($1,009,080), maintenance and general operations ($1,377,909), and funded depreciation ($100,000)

Appropriates $35,195,000 from cash funds for regular salaries ($5,600,000), extra help ($300,000), personal services matching ($2,600,000), maintenance and general operations ($6,350,000), capital improvements ($4,000,000), debt service ($1,250,000), and other operational expenses

Effective July 1, 2024 as an emergency measure to ensure continuity of essential university operations and governmental programs