This bill appropriates funds for the Arkansas Department of Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing specific allocations for personal services and operational expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular and temporary employees, known as "Extra Help," across various divisions, including Shared Services and the Trauma System. The total appropriations amount to $425,501 for Shared Services and $330,969,878 for Operations, with additional funding earmarked for health programs such as $60 million for Women, Infant, and Children's Food Instruments (WIC) and $1.95 million for health building acquisition and renovation.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee, mandates annual parking fee payments, and allows the carry forward of unspent funds from the Public Health Fund. It also requires a minimum annual allocation for the Breast Care Program and the submission of progress reports to the Public Health Committee. Key changes involve adjusting fiscal years from 2024 to 2025, ensuring appropriations are effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and incorporating an emergency clause to underscore the urgency of these appropriations for the continuity of health services in Arkansas.