SB116

Senate Bill 116 is an appropriations act for the University of Arkansas System and its various divisions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees for the system and assigns maximum annual salary rates for various administrative and academic positions. Covered entities include the System Administration, the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the Criminal Justice Institute, the Clinton School of Public Service, and the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network. This is a routine budgetary measure designed to authorize personnel and salary structures to ensure the continued operational functionality of these state educational and research institutions. The bill does not create new programs but provides the legislative authority for staffing levels and compensation caps.