The bill proposes an appropriation for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees across various divisions, including the State Operations, Trial Public Defender Office, Ombudsman Program, and Commission for Parent Counsel. Notably, the bill includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help positions, and personal services matching, with specific salary rates and employee counts detailed for each category. The total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission is set at $44,427,076, which encompasses salaries, operating expenses, and reimbursements for parent counsel.

Additionally, the bill introduces several new provisions, including the authority for the Commission for Parent Counsel to enter into contracts for indigent parent representation and the ability to transfer appropriations between line items to better meet client needs. It also specifies exemptions for extra help positions from hour limitations and outlines compliance with existing fiscal control laws. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of essential governmental programs.