This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for various health-related boards under the Department of Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It details specific budget allocations for boards such as the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques, the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, and the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, among others. Key insertions include the fiscal year designation "2025-2026" and specific funding amounts for operational needs, such as salaries and expenses. For example, the Arkansas State Medical Board is allocated $3,529,492, while the Arkansas State Board of Nursing receives $3,765,025, which supports initiatives like a Nursing Student Loan Program.

Additionally, the bill amends effective dates for various boards, changing them from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, to a new period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It also allows boards to allocate funds to 501(c)(3) Arkansas foundations that assist healthcare professionals with substance abuse issues. A significant provision requires the Arkansas State Medical Board to transfer $500,000 annually to the Graduate Medical Education Fund to support residency expansion. The bill includes compliance measures for fund disbursement and an emergency clause for immediate implementation, effective July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public health and safety.