Occupational license portal for veterans

Analysis

This bill establishes a web-based occupational license application portal for veterans and military spouses.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
• Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader

Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2026-02-119:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing
• 2026-03-1910:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearingcancelled
• 2026-03-2510:10 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
• 2026-04-0810:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 29, 2026SenIntroduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3
2. Feb 11, 2026SenHearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 5
3. Feb 19, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 6
4. Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 127
6. Mar 19, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 11:30 am GP 231
7. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 11:30 am GP 231
8. Mar 25, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:40 pm GP 231
9. Apr 8, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
10. Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
11. Apr 8, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/08/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
12. Apr 23, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-02-11report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-02-12report
• House Committee Report · 2026-04-14report

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