The bill seeks to make technical corrections to Title 23 of the Arkansas Code, which governs public utilities and regulated industries. It includes reenactments and amendments to various sections to address grammatical errors, clarify references, and update designations. Notably, it reenacts Arkansas Code 23-3-117(a)(2)(C)(i) to change "Specify" to "Shall specify" regarding contracts for interruptible utility services, enhancing clarity on the customer's required interruptible load. Additionally, it modifies Arkansas Code 23-55-611(b) to specify that licensees must refund all money received for transmission within ten days unless certain conditions are met. The bill also repeals obsolete language and sections that have expired, aiming to streamline legal language and ensure the Arkansas Code remains current.

Furthermore, the bill proposes significant amendments to the Arkansas Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool, focusing on eligibility and assessment processes. It removes various definitions and criteria related to "medically necessary" services and eliminates requirements for applicants to submit evidence of previous creditable coverage. The bill mandates that qualifying individuals be offered alternative portability plans and eliminates preexisting conditions exclusions, ensuring timely access to healthcare. It also clarifies the pool's operational framework, including the governance structure and financial management, while emphasizing compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the efficiency of the Arkansas Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool and improve access to health insurance for eligible individuals.

Statutes affected:
HB 1361: 23-3-117(a), 23-55-611(b), 23-55-702(a), 23-55-702(b), 23-55-701(a), 23-61-503(b), 23-63-1801(4)
Act 177: 23-3-117(a), 23-55-611(b), 23-55-702(a), 23-55-702(b), 23-55-701(a), 23-61-503(b), 23-63-1801(4)