HB1225

House Bill 1225 serves as an appropriations act to provide funding for the personal services and operating expenses of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees the university may hire, along with their maximum annual salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support positions. It authorizes specific budget appropriations from the ASUMH Fund for operations and from cash funds for various needs, including capital improvements and debt service. The act mandates compliance with state procurement and fiscal control laws. Additionally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding becomes effective on July 1, 2023, to ensure continuous operation of the institution. Overall, the bill functions as the standard legislative mechanism for providing state-sanctioned financial authorization for the university's annual activities.