TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO ALLOW CERTAIN NEW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND NEW MOTOR VEHICLE...
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.
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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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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 15, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 11, 2023.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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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 removedPlain-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.
Act 696 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
/s/Hill APPROVED:5 04-05-2023 13:27:05 ANS284
4/11/23 5 04-05-2023 13:27:05 ANS284
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
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.
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23-112-802(2)
January 1, 2007→ January 1, 2023Updates the definition of 'nonprofit entity' to reference a more recent date for tax-exempt status.
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23-112-802(5)
motorcycles special event vehicles→ special event vehiclesClarifies the terminology for vehicles involved in special motorcycle events.
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23-112-802(3)
This chapter regarding relevant market area; andRemoves redundancy in legislative text, streamlining the language regarding relevant market areas.
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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.
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23-112-805(a)(1)
The provisions of thisRemoves extraneous language to clarify the provisions being waived for special motorcycle events.
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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.
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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- Amendment H1 April 04, 2023 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that SB427 is now Act 696
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Read the third time and passed.
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Rules suspended.
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House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
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Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass concur in House Amendment No. 1
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Re-referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
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Returned from the House as passed, as amended # 1
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Returned To the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Jr. Howard M. Beaty · Primary
- Ricky Hill · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 90 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 90 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 2% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 |
Subjects
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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