The bill enacted by the Louisiana Legislature establishes new responsibilities for the state forester, specifically by adding a provision that mandates the creation of a training program for volunteer firefighters. This program is aimed at educating them on proper wildland firefighting practices and procedures, thereby enhancing the state's capacity to manage forest fires and wildfires effectively.

The new legal language inserted into the existing law specifies that the state forester's duties now include the establishment of this training program. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature, as outlined in the Louisiana Constitution.