Bill
HB 1057
The bill approves a 2026-27 funding package for North Arkansas College, detailing salaries, staffing caps, cash/operational funds, and major capital improvements.
HB 1057 (2026F) — North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas Appropriation, 2026-2027
Overview
- Purpose: To authorize and detail the state’s appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, including associated restrictions and provisions.
- Status: Passed the Arkansas House and Senate with an emergency clause; effective July 1, 2026.
Key Provisions
1) Regular Salaries and Authorized Positions (Operations)
- Establishes the maximum number of regular employees and the authorized salary schedule for North Arkansas College for 2026-2027.
- Notable salary items and roles (selected examples):
- Chancellor: 1 position at $214,799
- Chief Academic Officer: 1 position at $172,403
- Chief Fiscal Officer: 1 position at $161,671
- Chief Planning & Development Officer: 1 position at $161,671
- Chief Student Life Officer: 1 position at $161,671
- Director of Institutional Research: 1 position at $136,981
- Registrar: 1 position at $126,161
- Various IT and administrative roles with multiple salary lines ranging from about $52,766 to $207,404 (IT Pool includes Network Engineer at $207,404, among other IT positions)
- Academic and administrative leadership and specialized staff (e.g., Division Chairs, Project/Program Administrators, Librarian, Faculty, Adjunct roles)
- Total “Max. No. of Employees” listed: 381
2) Extra Help – Operations
- Authorizes up to 500 temporary or part-time employees (extra help) for needs that arise, paid according to the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act (or as specified by the act).
3) Appropriation – State Operations (Fund Source: North Arkansas College Fund)
- Regular Salaries: $7,291,916
- Personal Services Matching: $1,100,000
- Maintenance & General Operation (Operations Expense): $846,400
- Contingency: $461,916
- Total State Operations appropriation: $9,700,232
4) Appropriation – Cash Funds (Fund Source: Cash Funds)
- Regular Salaries: $4,750,000
- Extra Help: $886,000
- Overtime: $40,000
- Personal Services Matching: $3,426,000
- Maintenance & General Operation includes:
- Operating Expense: $5,250,000
- Conference & Travel: $390,000
- Professional Fees: $575,000
- Capital Outlay: $2,950,000
- Data Processing: $0
- Capital Improvements: $11,200,000
- Debt Service: $2,250,000
- Fund Transfers, Refunds, and Investments: $5,723,000
- Promotional Items: $50,000
- Total Cash Funds appropriation: $37,490,000
5) Special Provisions and Code Amendments
- Several code amendments accompany the appropriation to reflect:
- Revisions to naming and administrative alignment for North Arkansas College within the university system (including designation as “North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas”).
- Adjustment to the maximum number of new additional positions for the biennium (set at 70 positions for North Arkansas College).
- Various cross-cutting fiscal provisions (procurement, governance, and fund administration).
- Creation and definition of the North Arkansas College Fund (for maintenance, operation, and improvement) within state accounts.
- Authority for the college to be eligible for agency procurement official status.
6) Compliance, Intent, and Emergency Effect
- The act specifies compliance with broader state fiscal laws (procurement, budget, higher education restrictions) and emphasizes alignment with agency requests and legislative recommendations.
- Emergency clause: The act is intended to take effect July 1, 2026, to avoid disruption in operation and timing, and shall be in effect immediately upon passage.
Impact and Implications
Who is Affected
Timeline Highlights
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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