This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing allocations for personal services and operating expenses across various divisions, including Veterans' Homes, Cemeteries, and the Military Funeral Honors Program. The total amount appropriated for the Department of Veterans Affairs is $2,592,590 for state operations, with additional funds allocated for Veterans' Homes, Cemeteries, and specific projects such as the Northwest Arkansas State Veterans Home and the North Little Rock Veterans' Cemetery expansion. Notably, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a maximum number of employees and temporary staff, as well as specific funding for operational needs.

Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of a maximum of 305 regular employees for the Department of Veterans Affairs, with detailed salary rates for various positions. Additionally, the bill specifies appropriations for various operational expenses, including $15 million for the Northwest Arkansas State Veterans Home and $30 million in federal funds for the same purpose. Other appropriations include $688,586 for Veterans' Cemeteries and $33,205 for the Disabled Veterans' Services Office. The bill also includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness upon the start of the fiscal year.