This bill aims to amend the existing laws related to benefits under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System. The primary purpose of the act is to clarify and update the legal framework governing these benefits, ensuring that they align with current needs and standards.

The new legal language inserted into the current law explicitly states the purpose of the act, which is to amend the law concerning benefits under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System. This addition emphasizes the legislative intent to enhance the retirement benefits for public employees in Arkansas.