This bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Human Services - Secretary's Office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, establishing a maximum of 650 regular employees, including one Secretary of Human Services. It allocates a total of $69,760,347 for operations, which covers salaries, personal services matching, and operating expenses, along with an additional $15,914,729 for construction and renovation projects from the Department of Human Services Renovation Fund. The bill also includes provisions for purchasing services and transferring funds for specific purposes, such as addressing the illegal use of food stamps, with oversight from the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

Furthermore, the bill amends the effective dates for certain provisions related to the Department of Human Services, extending the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, to a new period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It grants the Secretary authority for fund transfers and allows for resource reallocation within the Department while ensuring protections for Arkansas Medicaid Program funds. A comprehensive review of the Department by the Arkansas Legislative Council - Hospital and Medicaid Study Subcommittee is mandated, focusing on administrative policies and financial management, with preliminary recommendations expected within six months. An emergency clause is included to ensure the bill's provisions take effect on July 1, 2025, to maintain essential governmental programs.