This bill proposes the transfer of the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program from the Department of Health to the Department of Transformation and Shared Services. It outlines the administrative functions, statutory authority, and resources associated with the program that will also be transferred to the new department. The bill ensures that existing orders, rules, and regulations established by the program prior to the transfer remain in effect until amended or repealed. Additionally, the Department of Health is required to provide necessary information to facilitate this transition.

The bill also amends Arkansas Code 21-4-106, changing the definition of the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program to reflect its new departmental affiliation. It introduces a requirement for state entities to allow employee participation in the program by July 1, 2026, and establishes that the department will determine methods to reward employees who meet program requirements, which may include up to 24 hours of leave per calendar year. Furthermore, it mandates that state entities maintain areas for walking exercise near their buildings to promote physical activity among employees.