The bill proposes to establish Good Friday as an official state holiday in Arkansas. This addition is reflected in the amendment to Arkansas Code 1-5-101, where Good Friday is inserted as the fourth official holiday, immediately preceding Easter Sunday. The current list of official holidays will now include Good Friday alongside other recognized holidays such as New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas.

Additionally, the bill modifies the number of paid holidays state employees are entitled to receive. The previous provision of eleven paid holidays per year is deleted and replaced with a new provision granting twelve paid holidays per year. This change aims to ensure that all state employees receive an additional holiday, further supporting their work-life balance.