SB48

Senate Bill 48 is an appropriation act that establishes the maximum number of employees and the corresponding maximum annual salary rates for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill outlines various personnel classifications, including administrative, information technology, academic, student services, and facility maintenance roles. It sets specific salary caps for over 70 distinct job categories or pools. By defining these maximum thresholds, the legislature authorizes the funding limits for the university's personal services and operations. The bill does not change university policy but provides the necessary legislative authorization for the institution's fiscal expenditures regarding personnel. The act applies exclusively to the 2026-2027 fiscal year.