The bill amends existing laws regarding the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and the Arkansas Forestry Commission, specifically focusing on the management of fire protection district boundaries. It grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to recommend adjustments to the boundaries of fire protection districts that are overlapping, abutting, or contiguous. The bill replaces the previous authority held by the State Forestry Commission and establishes a process for districts to request boundary adjustments, including requirements for public notice and petitions to the county court.

Key changes include the insertion of new definitions and procedures for boundary adjustments, such as the requirement for districts to provide written requests and the stipulation that adjustments can only be made with an agreement among affected districts or upon showing good cause. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the county court in considering these recommendations and mandates the creation of updated fire protection district maps when boundaries are altered. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the process for managing fire protection services in Arkansas.