The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Division of Heritage for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum of 105 regular employees for Shared Services and 133 for the Division of Heritage, along with provisions for 11 part-time or temporary employees for Shared Services and 65 for the Division of Heritage. The total appropriated amount for operational expenses, including salaries and maintenance, is detailed, with significant allocations for various heritage programs, such as $1,700,000 for land acquisition and $40,000,000 for the Arkansas Major Historic Rehabilitation Program.
Additionally, the bill includes new insertions that specify funding levels for various initiatives, including $6,000,000 for the Main Street Program and $48,000,000 for grants related to state-owned lands or historic sites. The provisions are set to be effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and the bill includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation. Overall, the bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws while outlining the legislative intent behind the appropriations.