This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Health's Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 31, with specific positions and salary grades outlined, including roles such as Health Branch Manager, Epidemiologist, and Registered Nurse, with the latter having an increased maximum number of employees from 13 to 14. The total amount appropriated for the program is $14,702,255, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of funds, stating that the appropriations cannot be transferred under Arkansas Code 19-4-513 but only as specified in the act. It allows for a transfer of $500,000 from the Prevention and Cessation Program Account to the Breast Cancer Control Fund for Medicaid services related to breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment. The bill also emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs.