HB 260-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES
20Feb2025... 0139h
2025 SESSION
25-0324
06/11
HOUSE BILL 260-FN
AN ACT creating a commemorative license plate celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
SPONSORS: Rep. S. Pearson, Rock. 13
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill authorizes the director of the department of safety to adopt rules related to creating commemorative license plates celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
20Feb2025... 0139h 25-0324
06/11
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five
AN ACT creating a commemorative license plate celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Section; 250th Anniversary of American Independence Commemorative License Plates. Amend RSA 261 by inserting after section 91-a the following new section:
261:91-b 250th Anniversary of American Independence Commemorative License Plates. The director is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A for the design, sale, and distribution by the department of safety celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence, and the display of said plates in place of the front license plate on vehicles, during which the celebration is taking place. The funds and revenues raised under this section shall be deposited in the land and community heritage investment program administrative fund under RSA 227-M:7-a. The price for the plates shall be $25, and they shall be furnished by the department of safety.
2 Repeal. RSA 261:91-b, relative to the 250th anniversary of American Independence commemorative license plates, is repealed.
I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 4, 2027.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
25-0324
4/9/25
HB 260-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2025-0139h)
AN ACT creating a commemorative license plate celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2025 through 2028.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Safety
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2025 | 2025-0139h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 21, 2025 | House | Hearing |
| Jan. 28, 2025 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 4, 2025 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 4, 2025 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 25, 2025 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 15, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
May 7, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 21
March 19, 2025: Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm; SC 14
March 11, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
Feb. 20, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0139h: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 19
Feb. 20, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0139h: AA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 19
Feb. 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0139h (NT) 02/04/2025 (Vote 12-4; RC) HC 12 P. 12
Jan. 29, 2025: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/04/2025 02:00 pm LOB 203
Jan. 22, 2025: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/28/2025 01:30 pm LOB 203
Jan. 15, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/21/2025 11:15 am LOB 203
Jan. 7, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 12