SB6

Senate Bill 6 is a fiscal appropriations bill for the Arkansas State University (ASU) Three Rivers campus for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The legislation authorizes the maximum number of regular and temporary employees and outlines specific salary caps for administrative, academic, and support roles. It provides funding for state operations and cash fund appropriations to cover personal services, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service. The bill ensures that the university has the necessary financial authorization to continue administrative and educational operations from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Furthermore, it mandates compliance with state procurement and fiscal control laws. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding is effective by the start of the fiscal year.