AR SB59

Establishes maximum of 505 regular employees for Arkansas State University - Beebe for fiscal year 2024-2025, with salary ranges from $37,650 (Watchman) to $201,684 (Chancellor)

Authorizes up to 225 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not exceeding the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act

Appropriates $14,759,939 from state operations fund, including $11,619,884 for regular salaries, $150,000 for extra help, and $2,300,000 for personal services matching

Appropriates $38,058,145 from cash funds for fiscal year 2024-2025, including $3,750,000 regular salaries, $10,950,000 capital improvements, and $5,000,000 debt service

Effective July 1, 2024, with emergency clause declaring the appropriations essential to university operations