Bill > SB128

This bill provides a comprehensive appropriation for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, detailing funding allocations across multiple categories and establishing specific provisions for the institution's operations. The bill authorizes a maximum of 12,761 full-time employees across various job categories including administrative, academic, patient care, and auxiliary positions, with detailed salary ranges for each position type. The total appropriation includes $149,403,947 from the University of Arkansas Medical Center Fund for regular operations, and an additional $2,520,850,000 from cash funds for broader operational expenses, capital improvements, and other specific programs. The bill also includes funding for specialized programs such as the Breast Cancer Research Program ($1,694,216), Domestic Violence Shelter Programs ($3,050,000), and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute ($41,350,000). Additionally, the legislation establishes special provisions allowing UAMS flexibility in managing personnel through "growth pools" and a "Clinical Expansion and Research Pool," which permits the university to create new positions to address emerging medical research and patient care needs, subject to legislative oversight. The bill includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness from July 1, 2025, and emphasizes compliance with state fiscal control laws and legislative intent in disbursing the appropriated funds.