HB1393

House Bill 1393 proposes to reappropriate unspent capital improvement funds for various institutions of higher education across Arkansas for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill allocates specific remaining balances from previous appropriations (Act 80 of 2024 and Act 24 of 2024) to ensure these projects can continue. The projects covered include new building construction, renovations, technology upgrades, campus security, critical and deferred maintenance, and the replacement of equipment and library holdings. Participating institutions include Arkansas Northeastern College, several Arkansas State University campuses (Beebe, Mid-South, Mountain Home, Newport, and Three Rivers), Black River Technical College, and Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. The legislation does not authorize new taxes or spending but rather transfers previously approved budget authority to the upcoming fiscal year. Its primary purpose is to maintain and modernize educational facilities and technological infrastructure.