HB1078

This bill is an appropriations act for the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It establishes the maximum number of authorized regular employees for the department and outlines the salary grades for these positions. Additionally, the bill provides for the appropriation of funds for shared services and general operating expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The legislation serves as a standard budget and staffing authorization measure to ensure the department can fulfill its operational and personnel requirements. It does not initiate new policies but rather authorizes existing administrative and programmatic structures.