Bill > HB1415

This bill establishes a special "New Hampshire First for Veterans" license plate and creates a dedicated fund to support veterans' programs in the state. Vehicle owners can purchase these special plates for an initial fee of $60, with $30 annual renewal costs. The bill creates a New Hampshire First for Veterans Number Plate Fund administered by the Commissioner of Safety, which will receive proceeds from plate sales. The fund will support various veteran-focused initiatives, including attracting and retaining veterans in New Hampshire, supporting veteran employment, promoting veteran mental and physical health, preventing veteran suicide, addressing veteran homelessness, and supporting veteran education and transition programs. The bill also establishes a New Hampshire First for Veterans Number Plate Advisory Commission composed of legislative members and state agency commissioners to oversee plate design, program implementation, and annual reporting. Additionally, the bill requires agencies receiving funds to provide annual reports detailing plate sales, revenue, expenditures, and program accomplishments. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, with the Department of Safety estimating a one-time system upgrade cost of $45,000 to establish the new plate type.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

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