This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Commerce - Arkansas Waterways Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum of two regular employees, including a Director and a Business Operations Manager, with specified salary grades. The total amount appropriated for personal services and operating expenses is $335,324, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill allocates $5,000,000 for the Waterway Development Grant Program and $2,000,000 for the Arkansas River Navigation System Fund to support port development projects and improve river transportation resources, respectively.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the agency's operations and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in governmental programs. Compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations is mandated for the disbursement of the funds. The legislative intent emphasizes adherence to the reasons for the appropriations as outlined in the budget manuals and related documentation.