This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Health's Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum of one regular employee, specifically an Administrative Specialist III, with a total salary allocation of $40,055, alongside additional funding for personal services matching, operational expenses, and professional fees, culminating in a total appropriation of $352,420. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating program expenditures from the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund and outlines the restrictions on transferring appropriations.

Key changes in the bill include the adjustment of the fiscal year dates from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 in several sections, ensuring that the appropriations are effective from July 1, 2024. Additionally, an emergency clause is included, emphasizing the necessity for the bill to take effect immediately to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs. The bill also clarifies that state funds will not replace Tobacco Settlement funds when they expire unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly and authorized by the Governor.