Arkansas SenateSB411
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF VEHICLES; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A MODIFIED BUMPER.
Passed 18–10Bipartisan
What it does: On the version voted Apr 2, 2025: Makes it a violation to drive a car, pickup, SUV or panel truck on public roads with a modified suspension that puts the front bumper at least four inches higher than the rear, with $250 and $500 fines and license suspension on a third offense. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Read the third time and passed.
The tally
Yes 18 · No 10 · Not voting 5 · Present 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting / present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 1 | 0 / 1 |
| Republicans | 14 | 9 | 5 / 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 10 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Alan ClarkR7No
- Breanne DavisR25No
- Clarke TuckerD14No
- Clint PenzoR31No
- Dave WallaceR19No
- Jim DotsonR34No
- John PaytonR22No
- Matt McKeeR6No
- Terry RiceR5No
- Former memberRNo
The full roll (35)
Yes 18
No 10
- Alan ClarkR7
- Breanne DavisR25
- Clarke TuckerD14
- Clint PenzoR31
- Dave WallaceR19
- Jim DotsonR34
- John PaytonR22
- Matt McKeeR6
- Terry RiceR5
- Former memberR
Present 2
- Reginald MurdockD9
- Former memberR
Not voting 5
- Bryan KingR28
- Jimmy HickeyR4
- Ron CaldwellR10
- Tyler DeesR35
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.