HB1097

House Bill 1097 is an appropriation act that provides funding for the Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill authorizes staffing levels and establishes maximum salary rates for the Utilities Division, the Tax Division, and the Pipeline Safety Program. It allocates specific amounts for personal services, operating expenses, professional fees, and capital outlay across these divisions. Furthermore, the bill outlines special language regarding the handling of travel expenditure reimbursements and mandates compliance with existing state procurement and budgetary laws. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the agency's continued operation effective July 1, 2025, noting that the state constitution prohibits appropriations for more than a one-year period.