HB1351

House Bill 1351 clarifies the eligibility of leased motor vehicles for special government license plates in Arkansas. It amends existing state law to explicitly state that motor vehicles leased for a period of twelve months or more by a county, city, or incorporated town qualify as public property for the purpose of receiving special license plates. Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for maintaining these license plates to ensure they remain valid as long as the vehicle is owned or leased by a public entity and used exclusively for official business. This legislation provides a clear legal framework for local governments that lease their vehicle fleets rather than purchasing them outright.