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. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines specific salary rates for various positions across administrative, academic, patient care, and auxiliary roles. The bill allocates additional funds for critical health initiatives, including $802,879 for the Arkansas Health Data Initiative, $796,000 for the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Program, and $5,000,000 for colorectal cancer screening and research. Furthermore, it introduces new funding for programs addressing domestic violence and child abuse, with a total appropriation from cash funds set at $2,520,850,000.

Additionally, the bill establishes a "growth pool" of 600 non-classified positions and a "Clinical Expansion and Research Pool" of 700 positions to meet personnel needs at UAMS. It mandates quarterly reports from the Chancellor on the allocation and costs associated with these positions. The effective dates for various provisions related to funding and personnel have been modified to span from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, ensuring that essential programs, including those for abused children and adolescents, are adequately funded and operational. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's immediate implementation by July 1, 2025.