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This license plate, “Trust Women. Respect Choice.”, will be available soon for Virginians.
Washington Post, April 14 by Anita Kumar
McDonnell accepts abortion ‘choice’ license bill, but blocks revenue from abortion useGov. Bob McDonnell (R) accepted a bill to create a “Trust Women/Respect Choice” license plate, even though he is a Catholic who personally opposes abortion.
But McDonnell did propose amending the bill slightly to include language to ensure any money generated from the new plate is not used to “provide abortion services.”
“The Governor did not veto the specialty license plate bill requested by Planned Parenthood,” McDonnell spokeswoman Taylor Thornley said. “His amendment to the legislation simply codifies Planned Parenthood’s often-stated position that license plate proceeds will not be used for abortion services.”
In Virginia, the governor can amend all bills. Midnight was the deadline for him to amend, sign or veto bills. The General Assembly will vote on his amendments next week.
After the first 1,000 plates, money from fees for the plate will go to Planned Parenthood. Almost 500 plates have already been sold.
