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This bill appropriates $1,808,897 to the Department of Health - Arkansas Minority Health Commission for the Minority Health Initiative for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. * **Regular Salaries:** $326,124 for employee salaries. * **Personal Services Matching:** $122,431 for associated employee costs. * **Maintenance & General Operation:** $781,788 for operating expenses, conferences and travel, and professional fees. * **Promotional Items:** Funds can be transferred to this category with approval from the Chief Fiscal Officer and the Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. * **Screening, Monitoring, Treating, & Outreach:** $558,554 for direct program activities. The bill includes special language regarding the flexibility of appropriations, requiring Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee approval for certain transfers and establishing oversight. It also clarifies that state funds will not replace Tobacco Settlement funds if they expire, and this disclosure must be made to employees. The appropriations are subject to various state fiscal control laws and regulations. The provisions of this act are in effect from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.