This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes the maximum number of regular employees for the Utilities, Tax, and Pipeline Safety Divisions, detailing specific positions and their corresponding salary grades. Notably, the bill includes provisions for extra help employees and outlines the total appropriations for each division, with the Utilities Division receiving a total of $11,342,654, the Tax Division $1,819,677, and the Pipeline Safety Program $1,096,270. Additionally, a contingency fund of $1,000,000 is allocated to address unforeseen expenses.

The bill also introduces new legal language regarding the approval process for additional appropriations, requiring the Director of the Public Service Commission to seek approval from the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer for any necessary transfers from the contingency fund. Furthermore, it specifies that the provisions of the bill will be effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to ensure the timely implementation of the appropriations. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and the intent of the General Assembly regarding the disbursement of funds.