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HB 1415 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Special veterans license plate program

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(New Title) establishing a special veterans license plate and creating a fund and administrative programs from the proceeds of the sale of such plates and establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.

Authorizes a special veterans license plate and creates a fund and administrative programs from plate sale proceeds, and establishes the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority to attract, retain, and support veterans.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes a special veterans license plate and establishes a fund and administrative programs from the proceeds of the sale of such plates. This bill also establishes the first for veterans program, a program designed to attract, retain, and support veterans in the state.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“The director is hereby authorized to issue special New Hampshire first for veterans number plates, in lieu of other number plates.”
RSA 261:97-g
“There is hereby established a New Hampshire first for veterans number plate fund under the administration of the commissioner of safety.”
RSA 261:97-h
“The funds transferred to the department of military affairs and veteran services shall be used to promote the general welfare of the state’s veterans, service members, and their families by providing quality services for:”
RSA 261:97-i
“Plate Use. ?Plates issued under this subdivision may be used on passenger motor vehicles and recreation vehicles.”
RSA 261:97-j

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Terry RoyRPrimeChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Jennifer RhodesRVice Chair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Bill GannonRVice Chair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Ricky DevoidR

Public testimony

2 signed in online

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 13, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation3:08:28–3:18:069m 38slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse TransportationWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full stream==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session
  • Feb 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation3:47:07–3:50:032m 56slocated in the stream transcript==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation1:50:19–1:52:392m 20slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0602h (NT) — roll call; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0602h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2026-0602h (NT) — adopted, voice vote; Referred to Finance
  • Mar 11, 2026Public hearingSenate Executive Departments and Administration12:10–30:0417m 54slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1644s; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1644s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1644s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • May 21, 2026Floor debateHouse floor4:08:13–4:09:211m 8slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1644s (Rep. T. Walsh) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2167e Adopted — voice vote; Enrolled Adopted — voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2167e — adopted, voice vote; Enrolled (in recess)

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 19
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 27, 2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
  4. Feb 3, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  5. Feb 10, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  6. Feb 10, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0602h (NT) 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC) HC 7 P. 39
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0602h (NT): AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 108
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0602h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
  9. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
  10. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
  11. Feb 19, 2026SenIntroduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 5
  12. Mar 11, 2026SenHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 9
  13. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1644s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  14. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1644s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  15. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1644s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  16. May 14, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 05/14/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 18A
  17. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  18. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1644s (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 23
  19. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2167e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  20. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2167e: AA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  21. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  22. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  23. Jul 10, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 304; eff. 9/8/2026

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.