State Rep. Kelly Chambers is the prime sponsor of legislation creating the placards that cost $40 apiece and feature a scenic landscape of Washington wine country.

Proceeds from the initial sales of each plate and their $30 renewal fee will go into state coffers to promote the tourism industry statewide, including “small mom-and-pop shops, local restaurants, hospitality businesses, and retail businesses, many of which sell Washington wines,” Chambers said.

Nearly 4,000 Washingtonians signed a petition calling for the new specialty license plates, according to Chambers, who represents the 25th Legislative District in Pierce County.