AR HB1738

Amends Arkansas Code § 23-3-205 to establish conditions for issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain electric transmission entities

Defines "consolidated utility district" and "municipality" as entities that own or operate electric systems or projects eligible for certificate consideration

Creates an exception allowing the Arkansas Public Service Commission to grant certificates to non-public utilities that primarily transmit electricity but have not been directed by a regional transmission organization to construct transmission facilities

Restricts certificate holders to contracting only with municipalities or consolidated utility districts outside existing public utility service territories and prohibits serving customers already served by other public utilities

Prohibits the commission from granting certificates if doing so would cause unreasonable impact on other public utilities or their customers in a manner inconsistent with public interest