ArkansasLaw sets aside funds for Northwest Arkansas college operations
During 2026–2027, Northwest Arkansas Community College may use state and cash funds for its operations and Child Protection Training Center.
What it does
The law sets aside about $110.8 million for Northwest Arkansas Community College operations in 2026–2027, from state and cash funds.
The law lists up to 1,137 regular college employees and allows up to 360 part-time or temporary workers in 2026–2027.
The law sets aside $274,075 for staff and operating costs at the college's Child Protection Training Center in 2026–2027.
Argument forThe funds could help the college pay employees and cover everyday costs, equipment, building projects, and debt payments.
Argument againstThe employee limits could make it harder for the college to add staff when it needs more people during the year.
More detail
The law sets aside state and cash funds for Northwest Arkansas Community College operations. The funds cover the college's personal services and operating expenses. The college may spend only the appropriated amounts and funds available by law, and must follow state fiscal control laws. These appropriations cover the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
The law lists maximum numbers and pay rates for regular college employees and authorizes part-time or temporary workers. The listed regular positions cover the college's administrative, academic, and auxiliary jobs. The college may use up to 360 part-time or temporary workers when needed; their pay cannot exceed the applicable legal limits. These staffing limits and authorizations apply during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
The law sets aside $274,075 from the college fund for the Child Protection Training Center. The money covers staff and operating costs at Northwest Arkansas Community College's Child Protection Training Center. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
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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 HB1065 is now Act 102Became 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 15REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
- Apr 15Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.Major
- Apr 15Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
- 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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