The bill seeks to repeal Arkansas Code Title 14, Chapter 234, Subchapter 8, which governs the oversight of retail water providers. This repeal removes various provisions that established a regulatory framework for monitoring and managing water services, including definitions, oversight findings, and requirements for fiscal distress and improvement plans. The deleted sections also outlined the responsibilities of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health in overseeing water providers, as well as the need for training and workforce development within these entities. By eliminating this subchapter, the bill dissolves the existing regulatory structure, potentially affecting the quality and accessibility of water services across the state.

Additionally, the bill proposes deletions concerning the applicability of certain sections to members of provider boards and the composition of an advisory training board. It removes the exemption for members who have served on a provider board for ten years or more and eliminates the requirement for the commission to consult with various health and environmental organizations for training development. These changes aim to streamline the regulatory framework, potentially leading to a more uniform application of the law across different water systems and enhancing oversight and training standards for water service providers in Arkansas.