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, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 31, with specified positions and salary grades, including roles such as Registered Nurse, Epidemiologist, and Public Information Coordinator. The total amount appropriated for these programs is $14,593,171, 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, allowing the Arkansas Department of Health to transfer $500,000 from the Prevention and Cessation Program Account to the Breast Cancer Control Fund. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. The bill also contains an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2024, to ensure the continued operation of the agency and its programs.