This bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a focus on the State Parks and Tourism Divisions. It sets a maximum of 726 regular employees and allows for 807 part-time or temporary employees, known as "Extra Help." The total appropriation for personal services and operating expenses is $18,085,899, which covers salaries and related costs. The bill also specifies funding for various programs, including the Keep Arkansas Beautiful initiative and the Museum of Natural Resources, with significant allocations for advertising, outdoor recreation grants, and construction projects, totaling $83,573,676 for Conservation Tax Operations and $1,059,262 for the Keep Arkansas Beautiful program.

Additionally, the bill establishes a special maintenance program funded by the Conservation Tax Operations, requiring prior approval for expenditures. It allows the Division to award cash prizes and merchandise for contests, with a cap of $10,000 per fiscal year, and allocates up to $15,000 annually for the Mississippi River Domestic - International Marketing Plan. The bill mandates the allocation of $150,000 from the tourism tax for small festivals in smaller communities and introduces provisions for purchasing promotional materials, limited to $75,000 each fiscal year. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, to maintain the continuity of essential governmental programs.