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Committee backs specialty plate for New Mexico United soccer team
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee recommended passage of a specialty license plate for New Mexico United, a professional soccer team; sponsors said initial plates will be covered and the team has a large fan base, and the committee reported the bill do-pass, 7–0.
A Senate Finance Committee recommended passage of legislation authorizing a specialty license plate for New Mexico United, the state's professional soccer franchise.
Senator Majestes introduced the measure, describing the plate design and telling the committee the initial 100 plates would likely be covered and that the team's fan base and promotional capacity could support plate sales. "New Mexico United has a tremendous...fan base," Majestes said.
Senator DeBison and other members expressed support, describing the team as an economic and civic asset. The committee moved a "do pass" recommendation; the roll call showed 7 in favor and 0 opposed.
No fiscal details about plate fees, revenue distribution or long-term revenue expectations were finalized in the committee hearing. The bill will proceed to the next legislative stage.
