HB1043

House Bill 1043 is an appropriation act for the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill authorizes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees the institution may employ, specifying salary ranges for various faculty, administrative, and support positions. It provides two separate streams of appropriation: one from the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana Fund for state-level operations, and another from cash funds generated by the college. The total funding covers personal services, maintenance and general operations, capital improvements, debt service, and promotional items. The act ensures that the college has the legal authority and financial resources to maintain its operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Furthermore, the bill mandates compliance with state fiscal control laws and procurement regulations. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act takes effect by July 1, 2024, to prevent interruptions in college operations.