This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees totaling 594, with specific positions and salary grades outlined, including roles such as the DDSSA Director, Chief Physician Specialist, and various medical and administrative specialists. The total amount appropriated for the department's operations is $77,816,439, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, overtime, and operational expenses.

Additionally, the bill allows the Director of the State Department to create up to 250 new full-time positions as necessary to meet federal requirements or departmental objectives, contingent upon approval from the Office of Personnel Management and prior review by the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the agency's operations are not disrupted. Notably, the bill modifies the effective dates for certain provisions, changing references from 2024 to 2025.