SB124

Senate Bill 124 is an appropriation act that establishes the maximum number of regular employees and sets the maximum annual salary rates for positions at Arkansas State University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill details a comprehensive list of administrative, professional, technical, and support staff roles across the university system and its Jonesboro campus. By setting these caps, the legislation authorizes the university's budget for personal services and operational expenses. It categorizes staff into specific pools—such as fiscal, public safety, skilled trades, and administrative support—and assigns maximum salary grades for each. The bill serves as a standard budgetary mechanism to ensure the university has legal authority to compensate its workforce during the upcoming fiscal year. No new substantive policies or educational programs are created; it is strictly a financial authorization measure.