Arkansas 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 427 — TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS OR DISTRIBUTORS TO DISPLAY AND SELL CERTAIN VEHICLES AT CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS.

Last action — Notification that SB427 is now Act 696

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 15, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 11, 2023.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows new motor vehicle dealers to sell vehicles at special events with significant economic impact.

This legislation permits certain new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to display and sell vehicles at designated special events that demonstrate a significant economic benefit to the local area. These events are exempt from specific regulations imposed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission if they meet the established economic criteria.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means opportunities for small motor vehicle dealers to reach customers at events that boost local economies.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest revision of Bill SB 427, the approval date has been updated to reflect the recent passage of the law. This change indicates that the bill has been finalized and is officially recognized from April 11, 2023. Updating the approval date is important because it helps clarify the timeline of the bill's enactment and ensures that everyone is aware of when the law goes into effect.

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Act 696 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
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/s/Hill 5 04-05-2023 13:27:05 ANS284
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to provide exemptions for certain new motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to display and sell vehicles at special motorcycle events, thereby allowing for potentially increased economic benefits.

  • 23-112-802(2)

    January 1, 2007 → January 1, 2023

    Updates the definition of 'nonprofit entity' to reference a more recent date for tax-exempt status.

  • 23-112-802(5)

    motorcycles special event vehicles → special event vehicles

    Clarifies the terminology for vehicles involved in special motorcycle events.

  • 23-112-802(3)

    This chapter regarding relevant market area; and

    Removes redundancy in legislative text, streamlining the language regarding relevant market areas.

  • 23-112-804(a)

    regulation by the commission as provided under § 23-112-805.

    Specifies that special motorcycle events with significant positive economic impacts are exempt from commission regulation.

  • 23-112-805(a)(1)

    The provisions of this

    Removes extraneous language to clarify the provisions being waived for special motorcycle events.

  • 23-112-805(b)(2)

    The commission shall not promulgate a rule that puts a greater burden on out-of-state new motor vehicle dealers and new motor vehicle manufacturers or distributors to obtain a temporary permit than the requirements necessary for a new motor vehicle dealer or new motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor to obtain a license from the commission.

    Clarifies the commission's authority without imposing undue burdens on out-of-state dealers.

  • 23-112-806(b)

    new motor vehicle dealers and new motor vehicle manufacturers or distributors that have participated in an established and ongoing special event under this section for the previous three (3) years may continue to be invited to the special event.

    Allows certain dealers to continue participating in established special motorcycle events, promoting ongoing economic impact.

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Notification that SB427 is now Act 696

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.

  3. Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.

  4. ORDERED ENROLLED

  5. Read the third time and passed.

  6. Rules suspended.

  7. House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.

  8. Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

  9. Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass concur in House Amendment No. 1

  10. Re-referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE

  11. Returned from the House as passed, as amended # 1

  12. Returned To the Senate as passed.

  13. Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

  14. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  15. Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.

  16. Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.

  17. Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1

  18. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE

  19. RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE

  20. Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.

  21. Read the third time and passed.

  22. Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass

  23. Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE

  24. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 4 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed 90 Yea · 2 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 90208
Total 90208
% of votes cast 90%2%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Fortner — Yea
Haak — Yea
Nicks — Yea
Watson — Yea
Miller — Not Voting
Aaron Pilkington — Yea
Andrew Collins — Yea
Ashley Hudson — Yea
Austin McCollum — Yea
Bart Schulz — Yea
Brandon Achor — Yea
Brian S. Evans — Yea
Brit McKenzie — Not Voting
Bruce Cozart — Yea
C. Fite — Yea
Cameron Cooper — Yea
Carlton Wing — Yea
Carol Dalby — Yea
Chad Puryear — Yea
Cindy Crawford — Yea
D. Ferguson — Not Voting
David Ray — Yea
David Whitaker — Yea
DeAnn Vaught — Yea
Denise Garner — Not Voting
Denise Jones Ennett — Yea
Dwight Tosh — Yea
Frances Cavenaugh — Yea
Fred Allen — Not Voting
Harlan Breaux — Yea
Hope Duke — Nay
Howard M. Beaty, Jr. — Yea
Jack Ladyman — Yea
Jamie Scott — Yea
Jay Richardson — Yea
Jeff Wardlaw — Yea
Jeremiah Moore — Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge — Yea
Jim Wooten — Yea
Jimmy Gazaway — Yea
Joey Carr — Yea
John Maddox — Yea
John P. Carr — Yea
Johnny Rye — Yea
Jon Milligan — Yea
Jon S. Eubanks — Yea
Joy Springer — Yea
Julie Mayberry — Yea
Justin Gonzales — Yea
K. Ferguson — Not Voting
Karilyn Brown — Yea
Keith Brooks — Yea
Kendon Underwood — Yea
Kendra Moore — Yea
L. Fite — Yea
L. Johnson — Yea
Lane Jean — Yea
Les D. Eaves — Yea
Les Warren — Yea
M. Berry — Yea
M. Hodges — Yea
M. Hodges — Yea
Marcus E. Richmond — Yea
Mark D. McElroy — Yea
Mark Perry — Yea
Mary Bentley — Yea
Matt Brown — Yea
Matt Duffield — Yea
Matthew J. Shepherd — Not Voting
Mike Holcomb — Yea
Mindy McAlindon — Yea
Nicole Clowney — Yea
R. Scott Richardson — Yea
RJ Hawk — Yea
Rebecca Burkes — Yea
Richard McGrew — Yea
Richard Womack — Nay
Rick Beck — Yea
Rick McClure — Yea
Robin Lundstrum — Yea
Roger D. Lynch — Yea
Ron McNair — Yea
Ryan A. Rose — Yea
S. Berry — Yea
Shad Pearce — Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker — Yea
Stephen Magie — Yea
Stephen Meeks — Yea
Stetson Painter — Yea
Steve Hollowell — Yea
Steve Unger — Yea
Steven Walker — Yea
Tara Shephard — Yea
Tippi McCullough — Yea
Tony Furman — Yea
Trey Steimel — Yea
V. Flowers — Yea
Wade Andrews — Yea
Wayne Long — Not Voting
Zack Gramlich — Yea

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Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 33200
Total 33200
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Alan Clark — Yea
Bart Hester — Yea
Ben Gilmore — Yea
Blake Johnson — Yea
Breanne Davis — Yea
Bryan King — Yea
C. Tucker — Yea
Clint Penzo — Yea
Dan Sullivan — Yea
Dave Wallace — Yea
Fredrick J. Love — Yea
G. Stubblefield — Yea
Greg Leding — Yea
Jane English — Yea
Jim Dotson — Yea
Jim Petty — Yea
Jimmy Hickey, Jr — Yea
John Payton — Yea
Jonathan Dismang — Yea
Joshua Bryant — Yea
Justin Boyd — Yea
Kim Hammer — Yea
L. Chesterfield — Yea
Mark Johnson — Yea
Matt McKee — Yea
Matt Stone — Yea
Missy Irvin — Yea
Reginald Murdock — Yea
Ricky Hill — Yea
Ronald Caldwell — Nay
S. Flowers — Nay
Scott Flippo — Yea
Steve Crowell — Yea
Terry Rice — Yea
Tyler Dees — Yea

Official roll call →

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35000
Total 35000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Alan Clark — Yea
Bart Hester — Yea
Ben Gilmore — Yea
Blake Johnson — Yea
Breanne Davis — Yea
Bryan King — Yea
C. Tucker — Yea
Clint Penzo — Yea
Dan Sullivan — Yea
Dave Wallace — Yea
Fredrick J. Love — Yea
G. Stubblefield — Yea
Greg Leding — Yea
Jane English — Yea
Jim Dotson — Yea
Jim Petty — Yea
Jimmy Hickey, Jr — Yea
John Payton — Yea
Jonathan Dismang — Yea
Joshua Bryant — Yea
Justin Boyd — Yea
Kim Hammer — Yea
L. Chesterfield — Yea
Mark Johnson — Yea
Matt McKee — Yea
Matt Stone — Yea
Missy Irvin — Yea
Reginald Murdock — Yea
Ricky Hill — Yea
Ronald Caldwell — Yea
S. Flowers — Yea
Scott Flippo — Yea
Steve Crowell — Yea
Terry Rice — Yea
Tyler Dees — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 427?
SB 427 is sponsored by Howard M. Beaty, Jr. and Ricky Hill.
What is the current status of SB 427?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 15, 2023. Enacted.
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