HB1261

House Bill 1261 is a legislative appropriation act that establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding maximum annual salary rates for Arkansas Tech University for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill serves as a budget authority, detailing specific salary caps for a wide array of administrative, academic, technical, fiscal, and public safety positions within the university. It does not create new law in the sense of public policy, but rather facilitates the ongoing operational and personnel requirements of the institution. By defining the maximum number of employees per category and their respective pay ceilings, the bill ensures fiscal accountability and authorization for the university's payroll. The bill is part of the standard legislative process for funding state-supported higher education institutions in Arkansas.