Bill > HB1768

This bill establishes new provisions for free state park access for honorably discharged New Hampshire veterans. Specifically, the legislation ensures that no New Hampshire resident who has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces will be charged admission fees for day-use areas in the state park system. Additionally, vehicles displaying a veteran license plate issued by the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles will be exempt from metered parking fees at state park lots, including popular locations like Hampton Beach South and Wallis Sands. Veterans can prove their honorable discharge status through various means, such as a veteran license plate, a DD-214 form (which is a standard military discharge document), or other documentation recognized by the state's Division of Motor Vehicles or Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while a complete fiscal impact assessment is pending, it represents a gesture of appreciation for veterans by providing them free access to state park facilities. The legislation amends existing state law to create these new veteran-specific park access privileges.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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