The bill proposes an appropriation of $329,417,489 for the Department of Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, which includes funding for personal services and operational expenses. It authorizes a maximum of 2,206 regular employees, including key positions such as the Secretary of Health and various health program managers. Significant allocations are made for specific health programs, including $30,000,000 for infectious disease control and $1,950,000 for health building acquisition and renovation. The bill also allows for the carry forward of unspent funds from the Public Health Fund to support the Trauma System into the next fiscal year and modifies the effective dates for certain provisions from 2025 to 2026.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Arkansas Department of Health to allocate at least $4,755,000 annually for the Breast Care Program and requires the submission of an annual progress report to the Public Health Committee. It establishes a Shared Services Paying Account for managing personal services and operating expenses, with the authority to transfer funds within the department's appropriations. An emergency clause is included, indicating that the act is essential for the immediate preservation of public health and safety, with an effective date set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1036 V3 - 4-27-2026 04:25 PM: 5-27-205(c), 9-34-201, 9-34-202, 04-27-2026, 9-35-102, 9-35-325, 9-34-203(a), 9-34-203(b)