New North Dakota License Plate Proposed

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's general license plate is getting the first makeover in more than 20 years.

The state Transportation Department is unveiling a proposed design to the Legislature's Budget Section on Wednesday.

North Dakota lawmakers set aside almost $7 million last year to make and distribute the plates.

The state's current license plate has a blue sky, a butte, a bison, a wheat sheaf and the state's tourism slogan, Discover the Spirit," blazoned across the top.

The info-packed plate also got a national award for being the best new plate of 1993.