An Idaho lawmaker is trying to create a specialized license plate using a controversial high school mascot.
The proposed plate would portray the Orofino “Maniac.” However, mental health groups call it offensive.
Lawmakers tried to get approval for the license plate last year, but legislation failed to move out of committee.
However, this year, the Idaho Transportation and Defense Committee voted to send the bill to the House floor, but with the recommendation that the word “maniac” be removed
Funds raised from the sale of the specialty license plate are needed for advanced programs in the underfunded high school.
