OLYMPIA — In the first week of women’s history month, the Washington State Senate voted today to create a Seattle Storm special license plate.
“The Seattle Storm license plate would be the first in our state for a women’s sports team,” said Sen. Emily Randall (D-Bremerton), the bill’s sponsor. “I’m excited about this bill because it’s a great win for gender parity, and also because the funds raised by the plate will go toward investing in the promise of young women and girls.”
Senate Bill 5930 passed by a vote of 47-1. Proceeds from the sale of the Seattle Storm license plates will provide funds to the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council and the Association of Washington Generals.
The Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council, whose 22 members are 14-18 year old students from across the state, is the formal voice for Washington youth in the state legislature. The students get involved with state government, learn and experience the legislative process, voice opinions regarding issues of importance to youth, and become more politically aware.
The Association of Washington Generals works to expand opportunities for youth, uniformed services members, veterans, military families, and people with disabilities. Funding from the Seattle Storm plates will go toward grants that support and enhance athletic, recreational, and other opportunities for women and girls, especially those with disabilities.
