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 will 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, ensuring that the leadership of the Arkansas Waterways Commission is integrated within the broader framework of state governance. The previous language that allowed the commission to employ a director and fix their salary has been removed, reflecting this shift in authority and oversight.