HB1070

House Bill 1070 is an appropriations act for the Arkansas Department of Health's Health Services Permit Agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill authorizes the maximum number of regular employees for the agency at four personnel. It allocates a total of $494,586 in funding, covering regular salaries, personal services matching, and general operational expenses such as travel and professional fees. Additionally, the bill provides special language allowing for the carry-forward of unexpended balances generated by specific fees and fines into the next fiscal year, subject to regulatory oversight. The act includes standard provisions for compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws and establishes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by July 1, 2024.