The bill proposes an appropriation for the Secretary of State of Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 182, with specified salary rates for various positions, including the Chief Deputy Secretary of State and other key roles. The total amount appropriated for operations is $25,201,841, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses. Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations for specific functions such as Capitol Police operations, monument preservation, and county voting systems, among others.

Significant insertions in the bill include the establishment of funding for various operational needs, such as $11,000,000 for county voting systems and $3,088,029 for election expenses. The bill also includes provisions for security funding, HVAC upgrades, and the operation of a gift shop within the State Capitol. Notably, it contains a special language section that allows for the transfer of appropriations between line items with prior approval, and it declares an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness by July 1, 2026. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and the legislative intent behind the appropriations.