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 outlines their respective salary grades. The bill also authorizes 43 temporary or part-time employees, known as "Extra Help," and specifies the total appropriations for various operational expenses, including regular salaries, personal services matching, and grants for programs such as TANF and SNAP. Notably, the total amount appropriated for the Department of Human Services is $194,544,939.

Additionally, the bill 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 limit the use of funds for essential goods and services. The bill also emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2025.