This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of County Operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 2,013, and authorizes 43 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The total amount appropriated for various operational expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and other operational costs, is set at $194,544,939. Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for grants related to various programs, such as the TANF Block Grant and Emergency Rental Assistance, totaling $76,522,993.

The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of TANF Block Grant funds to support the Arkansas Better Chance Program and outlines restrictions on financial assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. It mandates that the Department of Human Services request a waiver from the federal government to restrict the use of funds for essential goods and services. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2025. Notably, the bill updates the fiscal year references from 2024 to 2025 in several sections, reflecting the new appropriations timeline.