This bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and their corresponding salary rates, totaling $45,121,544 for regular salaries, $1,891,500 for extra help, and additional funds for personal services matching, overtime, and operational expenses. The total amount appropriated for operations is $159,195,881, which includes various allocations for maintenance, general operations, grants, and construction projects. Notably, the bill includes provisions for disaster response, habitat restoration, and conservation programs, with specific amounts designated for each purpose.

Additionally, the bill introduces several new appropriations, including $3,000,000 for disaster response, $20,000,000 for wetland habitat renovation, and $6,000,000 for the Marine Fuel Tax Program. It also includes special language regarding the payment of rewards, transfer provisions for appropriations, and restrictions on salary increases for the Game and Fish Commission Director. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness upon the start of the fiscal year.