The bill SB128 proposes an appropriation of $149,403,947 for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This funding is designated for personal services and operating expenses, including salaries for various positions across administrative, academic, patient care, and auxiliary roles. The bill also allocates additional funds for health initiatives such as the Arkansas Health Data Initiative, the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Program, and colorectal cancer screening and research, among others. Notably, it establishes a "growth pool" of 600 non-classified positions to enhance staffing flexibility and modifies the effective dates for certain provisions from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, extending through June 30, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a "Clinical Expansion and Research Pool" of 700 positions to address staffing needs for unanticipated clinical or research programs at UAMS. It requires the Chancellor to provide quarterly reports on the allocation and costs associated with these positions. The legislation also includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness by July 1, 2025, facilitating the immediate implementation of essential governmental programs. Overall, SB128 aims to bolster healthcare services and support various health programs throughout the state.