Lawmakers pass proposal; Hispanic heritage tag on its way to governor.
A proposed license plate that would allow drivers to express pride in Florida's Hispanic heritage could become available soon to many of the 3.8 million Latinos who call the state home.
The "Hispanic Achievers" plate made it to the short list of several tags attached to bills passed by the Legislature. It is heading to the desk of Gov. Charlie Crist, who could veto the bill, sign it into law or allow it to pass by default if he does not act within 15 days.
A Crist spokesman said Tuesday that the governor has not yet received the bill. The proposal, presented by the National Hispanic Corporate Achievers in Longwood, has evolved from an early sketch in 2008 that boldly stated "Hispanics Discovered Florida" to a more low-key message about Hispanics' contributions to the state's economy.
The plate's first draft drew criticism after some people, including some American Indian tribes, complained that the message was historically inaccurate. The latest inscription on the tag reads "Hispanic Achievers" followed by a motto that stresses the contributions of the state's Latino residents: "Since 1513. Helping Communities Prosper." READ FULL STORY
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