This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Commerce - Arkansas Development Finance Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 55, with specified salary grades for various positions, including the Executive Director and other key roles. The bill also authorizes five temporary or part-time employees as needed. The total amount appropriated for operations is $25,610,916, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses.

Additionally, the bill includes specific appropriations for the Student Loan Authority Division and various federal housing programs, with a total of $2,313,521 allocated for the Student Loan Authority and $15,000,000 for the Federal Housing Program. It also provides $2,296,487 for grants and aid to improve emergency shelters and services for homeless individuals and families. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent disruption of essential governmental programs.