The bill proposes to establish Good Friday as an official state holiday in Arkansas. To implement this change, Arkansas Code 1-5-101 is amended to include Good Friday, defined as the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, as one of the official holidays recognized by the state government. This addition is marked by the insertion of new legal language into the existing statute.

Additionally, the bill modifies the total number of paid holidays for state employees, increasing it from eleven (11) to twelve (12) holidays per year. This change reflects the inclusion of Good Friday as a recognized holiday, ensuring that all state employees are entitled to this additional day off. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with creating rules and regulations to uphold this legislative intent.