This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, specifically targeting the State Parks and Tourism Divisions. It establishes a maximum of 731 regular employees and allows for 801 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees, with a total salary allocation of $18,468,044 for state operations. The bill also designates funding for various programs, including the Keep Arkansas Beautiful program and the Museum of Natural Resources, while introducing significant new appropriations for construction projects, such as $40,482,208 for the Delta Heritage Trail Construction Program.

Additionally, the bill outlines provisions for a special maintenance program for the Park System, permitting funds for repairs and upkeep with prior approval from the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. It allows the Division of Arkansas State Parks to award cash prizes and merchandise to contest winners, with a cap of $10,000 per fiscal year, and allocates $150,000 from the 2% tourism tax for small festival funding in smaller communities. The effective period for these provisions is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and an emergency clause is included for immediate implementation on July 1, 2024.