The bill, HB1200, proposes an appropriation for the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a total allocation of $7,804,181. It establishes a maximum of 64 regular employees in the first section and 348 in the second section, detailing specific salary grades and appropriations for personal services and operating expenses across various environmental programs. Key programs receiving funding include hazardous waste management, solid waste management, and initiatives aimed at improving environmental quality, such as the Waste Water Licensing Program and the Land Reclamation Program.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws by changing the fiscal year from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 in several sections and introduces new appropriations for programs like the Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program, which is allocated $10,788,000. It emphasizes compliance with state fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, thereby preventing disruptions in essential governmental programs. The bill reflects a comprehensive approach to environmental management and regulatory oversight in Arkansas, with specific funding allocations aimed at enhancing the state's environmental initiatives.