AR SB196

Reappropriates unspent capital improvement fund balances from Act 108 of 2024 and Act 24 of 2024 to Arkansas public universities, effective July 1, 2025

Arkansas State University receives up to $40.6 million for construction, renovation, maintenance, deferred maintenance, equipment, and specific projects including an Art and Innovation District ($2 million) and Athletic and Club Sport Campus ($2 million)

University of Arkansas system receives approximately $63 million across multiple campuses for building restorations, maintenance, equipment, and projects including Food Science Building replacement ($3.5 million), Lonoke Extension Center expansion ($1.5 million), and system-wide construction ($23 million)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences receives up to $30.7 million for renovations to Barton, Monroe, and Central Buildings, energy plant additions, and maintenance

Additional reappropriations totaling approximately $100 million distributed among Arkansas Tech University, Henderson State University, Southern Arkansas University, UA Fort Smith, UA Little Rock, UA Monticello, UA Pine Bluff, and University of Central Arkansas for construction, renovations, technology upgrades, and deferred maintenance