The bill proposes to transfer the appointment authority for the Director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission from the commission itself to the Governor of Arkansas. Specifically, it amends Arkansas Code 15-23-203 to state that the Director shall be appointed by the Governor and will serve at the Governor's pleasure, contingent upon confirmation by the Senate. This change centralizes the appointment process and aligns it with other state executive appointments.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Director will report to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, establishing a clear line of accountability within the state's administrative structure. The previous language, which allowed the Arkansas Waterways Commission to employ a director and set their salary, has been removed to reflect this new governance structure.