Bill > HB1482

This bill authorizes the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to replace the current standard passenger license plates featuring the Old Man of the Mountain graphic with four seasonal scenic designs starting January 1, 2027. The new plates will showcase the state's tourism and recreational attractions, with potential designs including fall foliage, winter skiing, spring trout fishing, and summer boating. The Division of Travel and Tourism Development will provide suitable images for each season, and the DMV must ensure that these designs are distributed approximately equally each calendar year. The plates will continue to feature the state's "Live Free or Die" motto. The tourism division can periodically recommend updates to the images to reflect evolving attractions and priorities. While there are no additional ongoing production costs, the implementation will require one-time system development and programming updates estimated at $180,000, which will be funded through the Highway Fund. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to create more engaging and representative license plate designs that highlight New Hampshire's seasonal recreational opportunities.