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"Choose Life" Plate Passes Committee The “Choose Life” license plate would cost drivers that opt to purchase the plate an extra $25 per year (in addition to the regular DMV vehicle registration fee), with $15 going to the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship, a nonprofit group that will distribute the funds to the state’s Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs). PRCs are non-profit, pro-life organizations located around the state that provide compassionate alternatives to abortion and help for women facing unplanned pregnancies, including counseling and other free-of-charge services. As committee members considered the bill, the debate largely centered around the “Choose Life” plate. Both Representatives Diane Parfitt (D-Cumberland) and Rosa Gill (D-Wake) proposed amendments relating to the “Choose Life” plate. Two of the amendments would have placed more restrictions on the Pregnancy Resource Centers. Supporters of the bill were quick to respond, arguing that the amendments were merely an attempt to weaken the true purpose of the “Choose Life” plate. The three separate amendments aimed at changing the “Choose Life” plate portion of the bill all failed on voice votes. After debate concluded, HB 289 passed by a voice vote, marking the first time the “Choose Life” plate has been able to receive a vote in committee since the legislation was first proposed. If HB 289 becomes law, North Carolina would become the 25th state to offer a “Choose Life” plate. As with all bills seeking to authorize a specialized plate, HB 289 goes to the House Finance Committee for further consideration. Related resources: Copyright © 2012. North Carolina Family Policy Council. All rights reserved.
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