This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas and the Division of Agriculture - Arkansas Biosciences Institute for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The total amount appropriated for the Arkansas Biosciences Institute is $2,375,563, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and various operational expenses. Similarly, the Division of Agriculture is allocated $2,415,432 for similar purposes. The funding for both institutions will be sourced from the Arkansas Biosciences Institute Program Account of the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that restrict the transfer of appropriations and allows for flexibility in managing funds within the appropriations, requiring approval from the Division of Higher Education and the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee for any transfers. It also clarifies that the state is not committed to continuing funding for positions if Tobacco Settlement funds are insufficient. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs.