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House approves 'America First' specialty license plate after heated debate over slogan's history
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 291 to create an "America First" specialty license plate; supporters framed it as patriotic expression while numerous speakers opposed the phrase citing historical ties to isolationism and white‑supremacist movements. The bill passed 95‑16.
Representative Martin Montahan presented Senate Bill 291, proposing an “America First” specialty license plate, and described the plate as a nonpartisan expression of patriotism that would direct proceeds to the state general fund. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed SB 291 by a recorded vote announced as 95 yeas and 16 nays.
Why it matters: Floor debate was sharply divided. Supporters framed the plate as an expression of national…
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