AR HB1261

Appropriates $41,655,669 from the Arkansas Tech University Fund for the main campus operations, including $30,277,540 for regular salaries, $1,809,185 for extra help, and $5,476,319 for personal services matching

Appropriates $2,004,769 for Arkansas Tech Institute operations, including $923,360 for regular salaries and $701,000 for operating expenses

Appropriates $178,799,358 from cash funds for university operations, including $54,722,093 for capital improvements, $16,000,000 for capital outlay, and $10,500,000 for debt service

Authorizes a maximum of 1,561 regular employees across all campuses (main campus, Ozark campus, and Arkansas Tech Institute) and 1,615 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" positions

Takes effect July 1, 2025 under an emergency clause, with expenditures subject to State Procurement Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other fiscal control requirements