The bill proposes an appropriation of $148,485,553 for the Department of Human Services - Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum of 1,179 regular employees and outlines specific positions and salary grades. Key funding allocations include $10,000,000 for senior citizen centers and $5,000,000 for crisis services, along with provisions for community alcohol safety grants, veterans mental health programs, and transportation services for the elderly. The bill also introduces special pay allowances for certain positions, subject to approval by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining funding levels for the Arkansas Health Center.

Additionally, the bill creates the "Fight Senior Hunger Community Grant Match Program," which allows local entities to apply for grants to provide meals to seniors, with state funding covering up to half of the costs. It mandates compliance with fiscal control laws for fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, to prevent disruption of essential services. The provisions are designed to be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and highlight the General Assembly's role in determining funding levels for state agencies.