Opinion No.

The Honorable Buddy Blair State Representative 500 N. 18th Street Fort Smith, AR 72901-3306

Dear Representative Blair:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on two questions I will paraphrase as follows:

1. Pursuant to provisions of Act 344 of 2003, may the state legally appropriate and collect special revenue funds to be distributed to private entities for non-governmental purposes? Specifically, may the legislature authorize the issuance of specialty license plates bearing the slogan "Choose Life," with the proceeds to be distributed to nonprofit organizations that avoid…