The bill is an appropriation act for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees and their respective salary grades for various positions within the commission, including roles in state operations, trial public defender offices, and the ombudsman program. The total amount appropriated for personal services and operating expenses across different programs amounts to approximately $30.1 million for the trial public defender office, $4.8 million for the commission for parent counsel, and additional funds for other operational needs.

Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of specific employee positions and their salary grades, as well as the total appropriations for various programs. Notably, the bill allows for the transfer of appropriations between line items with prior approval, and it includes provisions for extra help positions, which are exempt from hour limitations. The act also emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness upon the start of the fiscal year.