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bill ensures that existing orders, rules, and regulations established by the program remain in effect until amended or repealed.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

Furthermore, the bill amends Arkansas Code 21-4-106 to reflect the new department overseeing the program and introduces changes to the program's structure. It encourages employee participation in the Healthy Employee Lifestyle Program by requiring state entities to allow participation by July 1, 2026. The bill also outlines that the department will determine methods to reward employees who meet program requirements, which may include granting up to 24 hours of leave per calendar year. The amendments also clarify that this leave must be used within six months of approval and is not compensable upon termination.