HB1264

House Bill 1264 is an appropriations act that establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding maximum annual salary rates for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill categorizes personnel into various operational groups, including administrative positions, information technology staff, public safety officers, and skilled trades. It provides a detailed schedule of salary caps for 68 specific job titles and pools. The primary purpose is to authorize the university's personnel budget and staffing levels as part of the state's standard budgetary process. This legislation does not change substantive law, but rather provides the necessary financial framework for the university's operations for the specified fiscal year.