This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Health - Health Services Permit Agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum of four regular employees, including positions such as the Health Permit Services Director and Deputy Administrator, with a total salary appropriation of $307,688 and additional funds for personal services matching and operational expenses, bringing the total amount appropriated to $480,500.
The bill also includes provisions for carrying forward unexpended balances of funds generated by fees and fines, allowing these funds to be used in subsequent fiscal years for the same purposes. It specifies that any carry forward must be justified in writing to the Department of Finance and Administration, which will report the amounts carried forward to the Arkansas Legislative Council. Additionally, the bill contains an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the agency's operations are not disrupted.