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Bill Summary · HB 1393

Summary of House Bill 1393 (HB 1393)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1393 (HB 1393) aims to reappropriate balances from previous capital improvement appropriations for various institutions of higher education in Arkansas. The bill is designed to ensure that funds allocated for specific projects are utilized effectively, allowing for the completion of essential construction, renovation, and maintenance projects at these institutions.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several sections that detail the reappropriation of funds for different educational institutions, effective July 1, 2025. The appropriations are as follows:

Arkansas Northeastern College

  • Precision Machining Facility: Up to $2,650,000
  • Technology Upgrades for Multi-Modal Course Delivery: Up to $850,000
  • Critical Maintenance: Up to $320,000
  • Deferred Maintenance: Up to $420,000
  • Repair/Replacement of Equipment and Library Holdings: Up to $104,270

Arkansas State University - Beebe

  • Expansion and Renovation of Bloodworth Nursing Building: Up to $2,329,084
  • Renovation of State Hall: Up to $900,000
  • Renovation of Owen Center: Up to $770,916
  • Critical Maintenance: Up to $130,000
  • Deferred Maintenance: Up to $1,130,000
  • Repair/Replacement of Equipment and Library Holdings: Up to $284,910

Arkansas State University - Mid-South

  • Classroom Technology Upgrades: Up to $825,000
  • Student Laptop Upgrades: Up to $250,000
  • Campus Security Updates: Up to $150,000
  • Technology Infrastructure Upgrades: Up to $150,000
  • Critical Maintenance: Up to $190,000
  • Deferred Maintenance: Up to $510,000
  • Repair/Replacement of Equipment and Library Holdings: Up to $77,160

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

  • IT Infrastructure Upgrades/Replacement: Up to $300,000
  • Renovation and Purchase of Occupational Technical Center: Up to $375,000
  • Critical Maintenance Equipment Project: Up to $2,625,000
  • Security System Upgrades: Up to $200,000
  • Critical Maintenance: Up to $150,000
  • Deferred Maintenance: Up to $280,000
  • Repair/Replacement of Equipment and Library Holdings: Up to $108,505

Arkansas State University - Newport

  • Phase 2 Photovoltaic Solar Array: Up to $3,000,000
  • Renovation of Nursing and Health Professions Building: (Details truncated)

Affected Entities

The bill primarily affects the following institutions of higher education in Arkansas:
- Arkansas Northeastern College
- Arkansas State University - Beebe
- Arkansas State University - Mid-South
- Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
- Arkansas State University - Newport

Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • Status: Reported from the Agriculture Committee with amendments and recommended for passage on Second Reading.
  • Emergency Clause: Adopted, indicating the bill's provisions are intended to take effect immediately upon passage.
  • Final Actions: The bill passed through various legislative stages, including committee reviews and readings, and was ultimately enrolled and transmitted to the Governor's Office.

This bill represents a significant investment in the infrastructure and technology of Arkansas's higher education institutions, aimed at enhancing educational facilities and resources for students.

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

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