The bill, HB1163, proposes appropriations for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Labor and Licensing for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes maximum employee counts and salary grades for various boards, including the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy and the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors, while also detailing specific appropriations for regular salaries and operational expenses. Key insertions include funding allocations such as $1,076,019 for the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy and $1,946,539 for the State Board of Collection Agencies, as well as the establishment of new positions like licensing coordinators and a business operations specialist.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the operational procedures for the Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board, requiring the board to deposit sufficient fees into its fund to cover expenses and allowing it to retain a fund balance for the next fiscal year, with excess funds being transferred to the General Revenue Fund Account. The bill emphasizes compliance with fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to prevent disruptions in essential governmental programs. Overall, HB1163 aims to enhance the operational capacity and funding of the Department of Labor and Licensing's boards and commissions.