ArkansasArkansas Tech receives funding for 2026–2027 expenses
For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, Arkansas Tech University and its Institute may spend money on employee pay, operations, and other listed costs.
What it does
For 2026–2027, the law provides about $224.2 million for Arkansas Tech University and its Institute, including money for pay, daily operations, and capital projects.
The law lists maximum staffing levels and salary rates for Arkansas Tech jobs, and allows up to 1,615 temporary or part-time workers when needed.
Argument forThe listed funding could help Arkansas Tech plan for employee pay, daily operations, and building projects during the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Argument againstThe listed job limits and pay caps could make it harder for Arkansas Tech to adjust staffing or pay during the year.
More detail
The law provides money from the Arkansas Tech University Fund and cash funds for Arkansas Tech expenses. The appropriations cover Arkansas Tech University and Arkansas Tech Institute. Spending must stay within the appropriations and funds available by law, and follow applicable state spending rules. The appropriations cover the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
The law lists maximum staff numbers and salary rates for Arkansas Tech positions, and allows temporary or part-time workers. The listed positions include jobs at Arkansas Tech University, its Ozark campus, and Arkansas Tech Institute. The university may use up to 1,615 temporary or part-time workers when needed, paid from funds appropriated for that purpose. Their pay cannot exceed the rates allowed for the job classification. These staffing limits and the temporary-worker authorization apply during the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 27Notification that HB1016 is now Act 97Became Law
- Apr 23Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.To Governor
- Apr 23TO BE ENROLLED
- Apr 23Returned from the Senate as passed.
- Apr 23Returned to the House as Passed.
- Apr 23EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 23Read the third time and passed.Passed Senate
- Apr 22Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.Minor
- Apr 22Received from the House.
- Apr 22EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 22Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.Passed House
- Apr 22Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
- Apr 22RULES SUSPENDED
- Apr 21Returned by the Committee Do PassMinor
- Apr 8Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 1FiledIntroduced
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