SB124

Senate Bill 124 is a budgetary act that provides appropriations for the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees, along with their salary rates. It authorizes total funding across several accounts, including state operations, cash funds, and specific programs like the Soil Testing and Research Program. Additionally, the bill includes special language regarding the Pine Tree Research Station in St. Francis County. This provision restricts the sale of the property to private entities, allowing for potential transfers only to specific non-profit organizations, and mandates that the land remain accessible to the public for activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. The act includes a standard emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025.