The 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 1 Secretary of Human Services. It allocates a total of $69,760,347 for operations and an additional $15,914,729 for construction, covering personal services, operating expenses, and construction projects. The bill also introduces provisions for temporary or part-time employees, known as "Extra Help," and specifies appropriations for various operational needs, including salaries and maintenance. A special provision allows the Chief Counsel to transfer up to $12,000 for purchasing evidence related to illegal food stamp use, with strict accounting requirements, and establishes the Department of Human Services Renovation Fund for facility construction and maintenance.

Furthermore, the bill modifies 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 to request fund transfers for various purposes, including matching federal payments, and establishes a framework for reporting these transfers to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. The bill limits reallocation requests to four per fiscal year and caps unforeseen transfers at 5% of the total appropriation. Additionally, it mandates a comprehensive review of the Department by the Arkansas Legislative Council - Hospital and Medicaid Study Subcommittee, 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.