This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for the Utilities Division, Tax Division, and Pipeline Safety Program, detailing their respective positions and salary grades. Notably, the bill includes provisions for extra help employees in each division, allowing for temporary or part-time staffing as needed. The total amount appropriated for the Utilities Division is $11,726,374, for the Tax Division is $1,424,140, and for the Pipeline Safety Program is $1,240,094.

Several insertions and deletions are made throughout the bill to update the fiscal year references and employee counts. For instance, the maximum number of employees for the Utilities Division's Complaints Investigator role is increased to 7, and the Tax Division's Valuation Analyst position is set at 6. Additionally, the bill specifies that the provisions regarding the refund of travel expenses will be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, replacing the previous dates. An emergency clause is also included, emphasizing the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of the agency.