HB1073

House Bill 1073 is an appropriation act that provides funding and establishes staffing levels for the Arkansas Public Service Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill outlines the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees for the Commission's Utilities Division, Tax Division, and Pipeline Safety Program. It allocates specific funds for salaries, personal services matching, and general operational expenses across these departments. Additionally, the bill includes special language regarding the refund of travel expenditures to the appropriate agency funds. It also mandates compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws and outlines the legislative intent behind the expenditures. An emergency clause is included to ensure the Act takes effect on July 1, 2026, to allow for the continuous operation of the agency.