License plates continue to be a popular topic of discussion for state lawmakers.

Weeks after announcing a halt on Governor Andrew Cuomo's replacement fee plan, State Senator Jim Tedisco is introducing legislation that would put an end to any chance of a license plate fee in the future.

Tedisco has been a vocal opponent to the governor's replacement plan, which would charge New York drivers $25 for a new license plate.

The bill eliminates the fee if a driver needs a new plate for any reason, including peeling or fading plates. It also incorporates license plate inspections as part of the annual vehicle inspection process, without increasing the current $21 inspection fee.

Rich Azzopardi, a senior advisor to the governor, responded, calling Tedisco, a Republican, a phony. He said the fee has been $25 for more than a decade, and Tedisco never tried to lower it when his party held the majority.