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SB 49

AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - BEEBE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

Arkansas State University–Beebe receives a comprehensive FY2026-27 funding package covering regular salaries, extra help, operations, capital improvements, debt service, and cash f

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Bill Summary · SB 49

Summary of SB 49 (Session 2026F, Arkansas) – ASU Beebe Appropriation for FY 2026-2027

Purpose and Intent

  • SB 49 is an appropriations bill allocating funds to Arkansas State University – Beebe (ASUB-Beebe) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • The bill covers both state operations (regular salaries, operating expenses, etc.) and cash fund activities, aligning funding with the agency’s budget requests and the state’s fiscal controls.

Key Provisions and Funding Outline

Section 1: Regular Salaries – Operations

  • Establishes a maximum number of regular, twelve-month educational and general (E&G) positions for ASUB-Beebe for FY 2026-2027, including a detailed salary schedule.
  • Notable positions and salary highlights:
    • Chancellor: 1 position at $214,799
    • IT Pool positions (various titles) with multiple roles ranging from roughly $79,590 to $207,404
    • Numerous senior administrative and academic leadership roles (e.g., Vice Chancellors for Academic Affairs, Development, Finance & Admin, Ext. & Adv. Prog, Student Services, Information Tech, etc.) with salaries primarily in the $100k–$172k range
    • Directors (Campus Operations, HR, Institutional Research, Public Relations, Student Financial Aid, Admissions, etc.) with many salaries between $100k and $136k
    • Deans, Directors of Academic Affairs, Learning Centers, Distance Learning, and other academic support roles
    • Faculty: 63 positions (63 is broken into categories for 12-month and nine-month appointments with salary bands from roughly $70k+ for instructors to over $165k for senior ranks)
    • Various project/program administrators and support staff, including a sizeable number of administrative and technical roles in the Information Technology area
    • Auxiliary and support pools (Public Safety, Administrative Support, Fiscal Support, Library, Purchasing, etc.) with numerous described positions and salary ranges
  • The “MAX. NO. OF EMPLOYEES” line indicates a total cap of 502 positions across all listed E&G and auxiliary categories.

Section 2: Extra Help – Operations

  • Authorizes up to 225 temporary/part-time employees (Extra Help) for ASUB-Beebe for FY 2026-2027.
  • Pay rates for Extra Help must comply with the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act or the act’s applicable rates.

Section 3: Appropriation – State Operations

  • Appropriates the following for ASUB-Beebe (State Operations, Funded by the ASUB-Beebe Fund):
    • Regular Salaries: $11,759,812
    • Extra Help: $150,000
    • Personal Services Matching: $2,097,561
    • Maintenance & General Operations: $500,000 (Operating Expense); other subcategories show zero for Conf. & Travel, Prof. Fees, Cap. Outlay, Data Proc.
    • Funded Depreciation: $170,000
    • Contingency: $733,869
    • Total State Operations appropriation: $15,411,242

Section 4: Appropriation – Cash Funds

  • Allocates cash funds (from funds defined by Ark. Code 19-4-801) for ASUB-Beebe for FY 2026-2027:
    • Regular Salaries: $3,750,000
    • Extra Help: $783,145
    • Overtime: $25,000
    • Personal Services Matching: $2,600,000
    • Maintenance & General Operations:
    • Oper. Expense: $9,775,000
    • Conf. & Travel: $300,000
    • Professional Fees: $850,000
    • Capital Outlay: $2,500,000
    • Data Processing: $0
    • Capital Improvements: $10,950,000
    • Debt Service: $5,000,000
    • Fund Transfers, Refunds, and Investments: $1,500,000
    • Promotional Items: $125,000
    • Total Cash Funds appropriation: $38,158,145

Combined Total (State Operations + Cash Funds): $53,569,387 (not stated in one line, but derived from sections 3 and 4 sums)

Section 5–9: Compliance, Legislative Intent, Emergency Clause

  • Section 5: Disbursement must comply with state procurement laws and related fiscal controls; funds must be used as appropriated.
  • Section 6: Legislative intent emphasizes adherence to budget manuals and justifications behind the appropriation.
  • Section 7: Emergency clause declares immediate effectiveness upon July 1, 2026, to avoid harm from delay and allow continuous operation.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Arkansas State University – Beebe would receive funding to support:
    • Staffing across administrative, academic, IT, student services, and campus operations
    • IT infrastructure and operations
    • Academic programs and student services (faculty, deans, directors, registrars, counselors)
    • Auxiliary services (public safety, library, purchasing, development, etc.)
    • Capital investments (capital Improvements, facilities, equipment)
    • Debt service obligations and ongoing operational expenses

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026 (emergency clause) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Fiscal year covered: FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
  • Enactment history shows passage through the Senate and House with emergency clause adoption and transmission to the Governor; effective immediately upon enactment due to emergency clause.

Notes

  • The bill includes a comprehensive headcount and salary schedule for ASUB-Beebe, reflecting a broad funding framework across multiple divisions.
  • It provides a substantial cash funds component, indicating reliance on non-general funds for operating and capital needs.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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