HB1220

House Bill 1220 is a budgetary appropriation act that establishes the funding and maximum staffing levels for Ozarka College for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The bill outlines authorized personnel, setting maximum salary rates for 220 regular employee positions and allowing for up to 100 extra-help positions. It provides specific appropriations from the Ozarka College Fund for state operations, totaling $4,777,507 for salaries, personal services matching, and maintenance and operations. Furthermore, the bill authorizes an additional $15,501,000 in appropriations from the college's cash funds for various expenses, including capital improvements, debt service, and operating costs. The bill mandates strict compliance with state procurement and fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by July 1, 2023. This is a standard appropriations bill required to maintain the administrative and educational functions of the institution.