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 numbers and salary grades for various boards, including the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy and the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. The bill details specific financial allocations, such as $1,076,019 for the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy and $30,000 for the State Board of Appraisers, along with provisions for temporary employees, known as "Extra Help."

Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations for education training grants and other operational expenses, totaling over $1.9 million. It introduces new positions and increases the maximum number of employees for several boards, ensuring adequate funding for both regular and extra help employees. The bill also includes provisions for the Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board, mandating the deposit of fees into the Bail Bondsman Board fund and allowing the retention of fund balances for the next fiscal year. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, to support essential governmental operations.