The bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas State Claims Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It includes provisions for payments to the surviving spouses and dependent children of state employees, such as policemen and firemen, who have been killed in the line of duty. The bill outlines specific appropriations for personal services, operating expenses, and claims, totaling $724,768 for the commission's operations and $2,250,000 for claims related to surviving family members and small controversial claims. Additionally, it allocates $8,000 for the Firefighter Benefit Review Panel.

New legal language has been inserted to establish the maximum number of employees for the Arkansas State Claims Commission, which is set at ten, including specific positions and salary grades. The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the act is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, and will take effect on July 1, 2023. This ensures that the appropriations are available without delay for the essential operations of the agency.