SB128

This bill serves as the annual appropriation act for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of regular and part-time staff positions and defines their maximum salary rates across various administrative, academic, medical, and support departments. The act authorizes appropriations from the University of Arkansas Medical Center Fund, totaling $149,403,947, to cover salaries, personal services matching, depreciation, and specific operational programs. Additionally, the bill provides a separate appropriation for personal services and operating expenses payable from the university’s cash funds, including $1.1 billion for regular salaries and $25 million for extra help. The legislation outlines the structural staffing budget for thousands of roles, ranging from executive leadership to medical, technical, and custodial staff. It ensures continued funding for specialized units such as the Poison and Drug Information Center, regional campuses, and indigent care grants for Children's Hospital.