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SB433

Regarding The Display Of The National Motto And The Ten Commandments.

Passed

Last Action (April 14, 2025): Notification that SB433 is now Act 573

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AI-Generated Summary

Senate Bill 433 mandates the prominent display of the United States national motto, 'In God We Trust,' alongside a historical representation of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, libraries, and taxpayer-funded public buildings in Arkansas. The bill specifies the dimensions, formatting, and content requirements for these posters, including the inclusion of the United States flag and the Arkansas state flag. Display requirements are contingent upon the availability of funds, which must be sourced from voluntary contributions. If voluntary funds are insufficient or if existing displays do not meet the new specifications, the bill allows institutions to use public funds or private donations to acquire compliant versions. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for transferring surplus posters between eligible institutions.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries include proponents of the bill who advocate for the integration of historical and religious symbols into public institutions, as well as organizations or individuals who wish to promote the display of the Ten Commandments and the national motto within government spaces and educational environments.

Who Might Suffer?

The groups or entities most likely to be negatively impacted include individuals or organizations who believe this mandate violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment regarding the separation of church and state, as well as taxpayers or secular organizations who oppose the use of public buildings or educational environments for the promotion of specific religious texts.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 7, 2025
Yea: 71 Nay: 20 NV: 9 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Tracy Steele Democrat House Nay
Fred Allen Democrat House Nay
Lane Jean Republican House Yea
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Nay
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House Yea
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Yea
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Nay
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Nay
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Richard Womack Republican House Yea
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House Yea
Dwight Tosh Republican House NV
Rick Beck Republican House Yea
Mary Bentley Republican House Yea
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Yea
Julie Mayberry Republican House Yea
Ken Ferguson Democrat House Nay
Ron Mcnair Republican House NV
Marcus Richmond Republican House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House Yea
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House NV
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Yea
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House NV
Austin Mccollum Republican House Yea
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House Yea
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House Nay
Stan Berry Republican House Yea
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Yea
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Nay
Cindy Crawford Republican House Yea
Denise Garner Democrat House Nay
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Nay
Jay Richardson Democrat House Nay
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Nay
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House Nay
Howard Beaty Republican House Yea
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House Yea
David Ray Republican House Yea
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House NV
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Nay
Jon Milligan Republican House NV
RJ Hawk Republican House NV
Wade Andrews Republican House Yea
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Yea
Hope Duke Republican House Yea
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House Yea
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Nay
Wayne Long Republican House Yea
Scott Richardson Republican House Yea
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 Yea
Ryan Rose Republican House Yea
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Nay
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House Yea
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
Glenn Barnes Democrat House NV
Lincoln Barnett Democrat House Nay
Alyssa Brown Republican House Yea
Nick Burkes Republican House Yea
Paul Childress Republican House Yea
James Eaton Republican House NV
Brad Hall Republican House Yea
Dolly Henley Republican House Nay
Jessie McGruder Democrat House Nay
Jason Nazarenko Republican House Yea
Randy Torres Republican House Yea
Diana Gonzales Worthen Democrat House Nay

Third Reading

March 19, 2025
Yea: 27 Nay: 4 NV: 3 Absent: 1 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Nay
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate Yea
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Nay
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Nay
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate NV
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Yea
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Yea
John Payton Republican Senate Yea
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate NV
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Nay
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat Senate NV
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate Yea
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Absent
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea
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