House rejects special license plates for ex-lawmakers

House lawmakers defeated a measure that would allow retired legislators to buy special license plates.

The House rejected a Senate amendment on Thursday that would have allowed ex-lawmakers to buy the plates by a 101-67 vote. It now goes back to the Senate.

The language was tacked on to a measure that also allows drivers to buy license plates supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Some critics said they don’t know why ex-lawmakers need special recognition.

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