Dolly Parton License Plate Proposed for Louisiana

LOUISIANA - Louisiana drivers may have a new way to show their love for Dolly Parton, and this one could help put more books in the hands of kids across the state.

A Louisiana lawmaker is planning to introduce legislation that would create a Dolly Parton specialty license plate.

If this happens, it will definitely be a nice win-win. Let's take a look...

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The proposal comes from State Rep. Mike Bayham of Chalmette, who says $25 from the purchase of each plate would go toward Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Louisiana.

So, yes, there's a chance we could eventually see Dolly's smiling face cruising down Louisiana highways.

But there's a little more to this idea than just putting a country music legend on a license plate.

When Could The Dolly Parton Louisiana Plate Be Available?

The proposed Dolly Parton license plate isn't available yet.

Bayham plans to introduce legislation during the 2027 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature. That session is scheduled to begin April 12, 2027.

That means the proposal still has to go through the legislative process before Louisiana drivers could actually get our hands on one. If everything moves forward, the plate could eventually become another option among Louisiana's many specialty license plates.

State Rep. Mike Bayham, R-Chalmette tells WAFB -

Louisiana has always been a state of music, storytelling, and the arts. Dolly Parton used her extraordinary success to make a difference in the lives of children. This plate gives Louisianans an opportunity to celebrate her legacy while making a meaningful investment in our next generation.

Where Would The Money From The Plate Go?

The $25 fee attached to each Dolly Parton specialty plate would support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to young children.

The Louisiana program sends registered children an age-appropriate book every month from birth through age 5. Families don't have to meet an income requirement to participate.

According to fox8live.com, about 42,500 Louisiana children are currently receiving books, and more than 3.5 million books have been delivered in the state since 2008.

The long-term goal is to make the program available to children in every ZIP code and parish in Louisiana.

Rep. will be discussing the proposal during a news conference today, Friday, Sept. 25, at the Butterfly Garden at the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium in New Orleans.

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Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker