The bill amends the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025 by modifying the approval process for rider rate schedules submitted by electric distribution cooperatives and electric generation and transmission cooperatives. Specifically, it removes the requirement that the commission must determine the application is "in the public interest" and replaces it with a compliance check against the provisions of the section. This change aims to streamline the approval process for strategic investments in electric utility infrastructure.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that an engrossing error was discovered in the original legislation, necessitating immediate correction to support ongoing and future economic development projects in Arkansas. The act will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or under specified conditions if not vetoed.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB610 Original - 4-2-2025 03:53 PM: 23-4-1306(e)
Old version SB610 V2 - 4-7-2025 03:50 PM: 23-4-1304(e), 23-4-1306(e)
SB 610: 23-4-1306(e)