The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding exemptions from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity for new construction related to public services. Specifically, it modifies Section 23-3-201(b)(1) to clarify that a certificate is not required for certain activities, including the replacement or expansion of existing facilities, the construction or operation of facilities under a limited or conditional certificate, and the extension of public services within certain territories.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that specifies exemptions for equipment or facilities primarily owned by exempt wholesale generators, as defined in the Arkansas Code. This change aims to streamline the process for public service providers and facilitate the development of necessary infrastructure without the burden of obtaining a certificate in specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
SB 594: 23-3-201(b)
Act 705: 23-3-201(b)