Nebraskans will have a new choice of license plate beginning January 1, 2018.

Governor Pete Ricketts along with representatives from Nebraska Pro Life organizations unveiled the new option for Nebraskans at a press event at the Bethlehem House Monday morning.

Paige Edwards is the President of UNL’s Students for Life organization and testified to the Senate in favor of the bill.

"This is a huge step for the pro-life movement in Nebraska. This gives me another opportunity to talk about my pro life views wherever I am."

The plates have a silhouette image of a woman and a child holding hands with the text “choose life” at the bottom. The governor praised the design of the plates and described the imagery as hopeful and a symbol that “you are not alone”.

The governor signed LB 46 into law after six attempted filibusters by opponents in the legislature.

Critics of the plates argue this is an instance of the state showing favor for one political view over another.

There has been discussion in the legislature, but nothing formally proposed for a counter “pro choice” plate.

When asked if he would support such a bill, the Governor said he would not discuss hypothetical legislation, but when pressed to say if he supports the right to opposing views he said, "I certainly support people's right to have opposing views. It seems unlikely that I would sign a pro choice, but I would have to have the details of the bill."

6 News also asked the governor if the new plates contradict the state's recent renewal of the death penalty, and he responded saying there is a difference between innocent and criminal life.

The plates will cost $5, and the money will go towards a federal assistance program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).