The bill aims to amend existing laws related to the benefits provided under the Arkansas State Highway Employees' Retirement System. The primary purpose of this act is to update and clarify the regulations governing these benefits to ensure they meet the current needs of employees within the system.

The new legal language inserted into the current law explicitly states the purpose of the act, emphasizing the focus on amending the benefits structure for highway employees. This change is intended to enhance the retirement system's effectiveness and support for its members.