The bill proposes an appropriation for the Arkansas Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses across its Utilities, Tax, and Pipeline Safety divisions. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for each division, with specific salary grades assigned to various positions. Notably, the Utilities Division will have a total of 91 employees, while the Tax Division will have 15, and the Pipeline Safety Program will consist of 10 employees. The bill also allocates funds for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, with a total appropriation of $11,726,374 for the Utilities Division, $1,424,140 for the Tax Division, and $1,240,094 for the Pipeline Safety Program.

Additionally, the bill includes several insertions and deletions to update the legal language, such as changing the effective date for certain provisions from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, and clarifying the emergency clause to ensure the act's immediate effectiveness for the agency's operations. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the intent of the General Assembly regarding the appropriations. Overall, this legislation aims to ensure the proper funding and staffing of the Arkansas Public Service Commission to facilitate its operations effectively.