This bill appropriates a total of $12,024,862 for Shared Services and $6,666,777 for State Operations within the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Division of Heritage for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular and temporary employees, detailing their salary grades and total appropriations. The bill outlines specific funding allocations for operational needs, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance. Notable insertions include funding for various programs such as historic preservation, cultural centers, and natural heritage management, as well as specific amounts for grants and aid, construction projects, and operational expenses.

Additionally, the bill designates key appropriations for various initiatives, including $35,000 for maintenance and general operations, $305,235 for the Arkansas State Archives' National Digital Newspaper Program, and $945,068 for the Arkansas Arts Council's Federal Program. Significant funding is also allocated for the Natural and Cultural Resources Council, with $48 million for state-owned lands or historic sites, $6 million for the Main Street Program, and $8 million for the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund Grant Program. The bill includes an emergency clause for its effectiveness starting July 1, 2024, ensuring the agency can operate without disruption and manage its responsibilities effectively throughout the fiscal year.