HB 1054 Summary

• Appropriates $11,546,767 to the Arkansas Public Service Commission - Utilities Division for fiscal year 2023-2024, including $6,493,072 in regular salaries for a maximum of 90 employees and funding for operating expenses, professional services, and data processing.

• Appropriates $1,809,777 to the Tax Division for fiscal year 2023-2024, including $766,834 in regular salaries for a maximum of 15 employees, with $400,000 designated for contingency purposes.

• Appropriates $1,089,670 to the Pipeline Safety Program for fiscal year 2023-2024, with $692,707 in regular salaries for a maximum of 10 employees.

• Establishes a $1,000,000 contingency appropriation for the Utilities Division, requiring Governor and Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee approval for any transfers to other appropriation categories.

• Authorizes 6 temporary or part-time employees for the Utilities Division and 5 for the Tax Division, payable at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.