SB27

Senate Bill 27 is a fiscal appropriation act for the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes the maximum number of regular, full-time positions for the institution, including both administrative and academic roles, along with their associated maximum salary rates. Additionally, it authorizes the hiring of up to 100 part-time or temporary 'Extra Help' employees. The bill establishes specific funding appropriations for regular salaries and operating expenses to be paid from the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Fund. It serves as a standard budget approval mechanism to ensure the college has the legal authority to compensate its staff and manage its operations for the specified fiscal year. No policy changes or new programs are introduced; it is strictly a financial and staffing authorization bill.