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HB1485

To Authorize The Issuance Of Special License Plates For National Historic Sites In Arkansas; And To Create The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Special License Plate.

Passed

Last Action (April 13, 2023): Notification that HB1485 is now Act 808

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AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1485 authorizes the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration to create a special license plate commemorating the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. The bill amends existing law to allow for the creation of special license plates for areas in Arkansas designated by the U.S. Congress as 'National Historic Sites,' bypassing standard limitations on the introduction of new plate types. Applicants for this license plate must pay standard registration fees, a $25 design-use contribution, and a $10 administrative fee. The $25 design-use contributions will be remitted to The Tiger Foundation to support academic, artistic, athletic, and citizenship programs at Little Rock Central High School. The $10 administrative fees will be directed to the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiary is The Tiger Foundation, which will receive the design-use contributions generated by the sale of the special license plates to fund school-related programs. Additionally, students, faculty, and the athletic and arts programs at Little Rock Central High School will benefit from the increased financial resources provided to the foundation. Supporters of the historic site and individuals wishing to display their affiliation with the institution may also benefit from the availability of the new license plate.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no significant groups negatively impacted by this bill. Motorists who choose to purchase the special license plate will incur an additional $35 in costs ($25 design-use fee and $10 administrative fee) compared to standard license plate registration, though participation is entirely voluntary. The Department of Finance and Administration will incur minor administrative responsibilities related to the design and issuance of the plates, but these are managed through standard regulatory processes.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 6, 2023
Yea: 21 Nay: 6 NV: 6 Absent: 2 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Linda Chesterfield Democrat Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate NV
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Nay
Bryan King Republican Senate Yea
Kim Hammer Republican Senate NV
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Absent
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate NV
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Yea
John Payton Republican Senate Nay
Alan Clark Republican Senate NV
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Absent
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Nay
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate NV
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Nay
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Nay
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Nay
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate NV
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea

Third Reading

April 5, 2023
Yea: 10 Nay: 9 NV: 13 Absent: 3 Failed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate NV
Linda Chesterfield Democrat Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate NV
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Nay
Bryan King Republican Senate Absent
Kim Hammer Republican Senate NV
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Absent
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate NV
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Nay
Jim Dotson Republican Senate NV
John Payton Republican Senate NV
Alan Clark Republican Senate NV
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Absent
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Nay
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate NV
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Nay
Justin Boyd Republican Senate NV
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate NV
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Nay
Breanne Davis Republican Senate NV
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Nay
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate NV
Matt McKee Republican Senate Nay
Jim Petty Republican Senate NV
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Nay
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Yea
Matt Stone Republican Senate Nay

Third Reading

March 27, 2023
Yea: 73 Nay: 10 NV: 17 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Fred Allen Democrat House Yea
Lane Jean Republican House Yea
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House NV
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Yea
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Yea
Deborah Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Charlene Fite Republican House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Josh Miller Republican House NV
Richard Womack Republican House Nay
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House Yea
Dwight Tosh Republican House Yea
Lanny Fite Republican House Yea
Grant Hodges Republican House Yea
Rick Beck Republican House NV
Mary Bentley Republican House NV
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Nay
Julie Mayberry Republican House Nay
Ken Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Ron Mcnair Republican House NV
Milton Nicks Democrat House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House Yea
Vivian Flowers Democrat House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House Yea
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House NV
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Nay
Jack Fortner Republican House NV
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House NV
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House NV
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Danny Watson Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House Yea
Austin Mccollum Republican House Yea
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House NV
Brian Evans Republican House Yea
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House Yea
Stan Berry Republican House NV
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Yea
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Yea
Cindy Crawford Republican House Yea
Denise Garner Democrat House Yea
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Yea
Jay Richardson Democrat House Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat House Yea
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Yea
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House Yea
Howard Beaty Republican House Nay
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House Yea
David Ray Republican House Yea
Mark Berry Republican House Yea
John Carr Republican House NV
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Delia Haak Republican House NV
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House NV
RJ Hawk Republican House Nay
Wade Andrews Republican House Yea
Rebecca Burkes Republican House NV
DeAnna Hodges Republican House Yea
Hope Duke Republican House Nay
Zack Gramlich Republican House NV
Mindy McAlindon Republican House NV
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Nay
Wayne Long Republican House Yea
Scott Richardson Republican House Nay
Brandon Achor Republican House Yea
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Nay
Ryan Rose Republican House Yea
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House Yea
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
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