LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Wildlife enthusiasts could show their love for mountain lions with a special license plate under a bill advanced by Nebraska lawmakers.

Senators gave first-round approval Thursday to a measure that would offer “mountain lion conservation plates” through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The measure would impose a $5 fee for the plate, with the revenue going to a program that educates youth about wildlife conservation. Personalized plates would cost $40.

Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha, well-known animal lover, says he introduced the proposal because of the strong interest in preserving the mountain lion population. Chambers has spent the last several years trying to abolish Nebraska’s mountain lion hunting season.

Senators voted 38-0 to advance the bill.