The bill, HB1091, proposes an appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a total funding allocation of $330,969,878. This amount covers personal services, operational expenses, and specific program initiatives, including $1,950,000 for health building acquisition and renovation, $325,000 for nuclear planning grants, and $30,000,000 for infectious disease control. The bill also establishes a maximum number of regular and temporary employees across various divisions, ensuring adequate staffing to support the Department's public health responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for various health-related programs, such as $60 million for Women, Infant, and Children's (WIC) food instruments and $350,000 for the Full Independent Practice Credentialing Committee. It extends certain provisions from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, and introduces an emergency clause to ensure the bill's effectiveness by July 1, 2025. The Department of Health is also permitted to carry forward unspent funds for specific purposes, including enhancing emergency management systems. Overall, the bill aims to bolster health initiatives and maintain essential services in Arkansas.