The bill proposes an appropriation for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with a total allocation of $141,078,036 for personal services and operating expenses, alongside additional cash fund appropriations of $2,520,850,000. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and their salary rates, while also allowing for temporary and part-time positions, including 625 "Extra Help" roles and 410 in a Nursing PRN Pool. Notable insertions include new funding for children's hospital grants, support for the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center, and various scholarship programs aimed at enhancing nursing and medical education. The bill also allocates funds for specific health initiatives, such as $300,000 for nursing and medical loans and scholarships, $1,194,216 for breast cancer research, and $6,100,000 for domestic violence shelter programs.

Additionally, the bill addresses broader health and welfare initiatives in Arkansas, appropriating a total of $7,150,000 for various programs, including $1,050,000 for domestic violence shelter grants and $5,000,000 for colorectal cancer screening and research. It establishes the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Maternal Health Workforce Trust Fund to enhance maternal health services and introduces new health programs, such as the Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program and the Arkansas Breast Milk Bank. The bill also includes provisions for fund transfers from the University of Arkansas Medical Center Fund to designated trust funds, contingent upon funding availability and prior review by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. An emergency clause ensures the act takes effect on July 1, 2024, to facilitate the timely administration of essential programs.