TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE ARKANSAS TRAILS COUNCIL; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM ON THE ARKANSAS TRAILS COUNCIL.

SB 251 clarifies that the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism must designate a representative to serve as the executive secretary of the Arkansas Trails Council. The bill amends existing law to specify this appointment process, replacing previous language about the council's structure. This change directly affects the Arkansas Trails Council's internal operations and administrative leadership. As a procedural bill, it focuses solely on organizational structure without altering the council's policy responsibilities or funding.