This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Commerce - Arkansas Waterways Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum of three regular employees, including positions for the ACOM Director of the Waterways Commission, an Administrative Analyst, and a Business Operations Specialist, with specified salary grades. The total amount appropriated for operations is $335,324, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000,000 for waterway development grants and $2,000,000 for expenses related to the Arkansas River Navigation System.

The bill also includes special provisions for the allocation of membership dues for various associations and allows for the transfer of funds for promotional items, with specific limits set for each. Notably, the bill contains an emergency clause that emphasizes the necessity for the appropriations to be effective from July 1, 2024, to ensure the proper functioning of the agency. The language in the bill reflects a commitment to compliance with existing laws and regulations governing the disbursement of funds.