(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.
Sponsored By: Terry W Roy (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Veterans authority workers gain benefit options
Veterans authority employees can choose the health, dental, life insurance, deferred compensation, and retirement benefits available to classified state employees. Their positions must require at least 30 hours weekly and be expected to last at least six months. Employees must elect benefits in writing within 30 days after starting work. The authority pays the state's share; remaining elected-benefit costs come out of employees' pay.
Conservation plate funds stay available longer
The conservation number plate fund and money transferred from it remain available after the fiscal year ends. State agencies can spend available balances without seeking a separate appropriation. This rule does not create a direct household payment.
New authority manages veterans program funds
An 11-member public nonprofit authority runs the veterans program, oversees spending, hires staff, contracts for services, and enforces grant terms. Its interest-bearing trust fund carries over unused money, stays available for program spending, and allows prudent investment by the treasurer. Transfers from state agencies require legislative approval; qualifying federal funds for similar purposes may also enter the trust. A separate administrative fund carries over unused money and can receive at most $200,000 per fiscal year from this funding source; excess goes to the trust. The authority must submit annual reports and obtain an annual independent CPA audit that accounts for administrative costs.
New grants support veterans and families
The New Hampshire First for Veterans Program supports housing, jobs, military-skills transfer, certification, training, and education for veterans and families. Health priorities include physical, mental, and oral care, suicide prevention, and substance use treatment. New Hampshire municipalities, other local government units, and publicly supported nonprofits exempt under section 501(c) can seek grants, block grants, or loans; other groups can partner with them. Applicants must show the asset owner's commitment, and awards can fund only eligible resources and allowed program purposes. Loans cannot exceed 50% of annual assistance, and principal and interest repayments return to the plate fund; no individual payment amount is set.
Plate proceeds support veterans and families
Money from veterans plate sales, renewals, replacements, and commercial design use supports veterans, service members, and their families. The motor vehicle division can retain production and administrative costs only with Fiscal Committee approval. Each August 1, $1 per new, renewed, or transferred registration funds plate promotion, capped at $50,000 total. Remaining proceeds support veteran programs prioritized by the governor and State Veterans Council, including jobs, health, and housing. These funds carry over, remain available for spending, and must add to—not replace—agencies' other funding.
New veterans plates carry extra fees
New Hampshire First for Veterans plates cost $60 per set initially, plus regular registration and other applicable fees. Annual renewal costs $30 per set, and replacement plates cost $60 per set. Vanity plates carry additional vanity fees. The plates are available for passenger and recreational vehicles. An additional motorcycle plate requires qualification under the state's special-plate law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Terry W Roy
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Dennis Mannion
Republican • House
Jennifer M Rhodes
Republican • House
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Ricky J Devoid
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 304; eff. 9/8/2026
7/16/2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
7/1/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
6/30/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2167e: AA VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 49
6/22/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2167e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/19/2026SenateHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1644s (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 23
5/21/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5/13/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/14/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 18A
5/12/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1644s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
5/5/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1644s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
5/5/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1644s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
4/27/2026SenateHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 9
3/3/2026SenateIntroduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 5
2/25/2026SenateReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
2/19/2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
2/19/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0602h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
2/19/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0602h (NT): AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 108
2/19/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0602h (NT) 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC) HC 7 P. 39
2/11/2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
2/5/2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
1/29/2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
1/21/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
1/8/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 19
12/4/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
6/19/2026
Enrolled
6/19/2026
Introduced
12/4/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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