This bill appropriates additional funds for the Public Utilities Commission, Industrial Commission, and State Tax Commission for the fiscal year 2026, specifically for the purpose of commissioner salaries. The Public Utilities Commission will receive $11,800, the Industrial Commission will also receive $11,800, and the State Tax Commission will receive a total of $15,700, which includes $13,000 from the General Fund, $1,100 from the Multistate Tax Compact Fund, and an additional $1,600 from the Administration Services for Transportation Fund.
The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect on July 1, 2025. This expedited implementation is intended to ensure that the appropriated funds are available for personnel costs as soon as the new fiscal year begins.