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NH HB1354

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dick Thackston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special registration plate symbols for licensed amateur radio operators, available for private passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles

  • Requires applicants to hold a valid FCC amateur radio license and pay an $85 special registration plate symbol fee annually, in addition to standard registration fees

  • Allows the symbol to be combined with vanity plates upon payment of both the $85 symbol fee and the vanity plate service fee

  • Deposits revenue after production and administrative costs into the highway fund to support public safety communications infrastructure and emergency preparedness initiatives

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, with estimated one-time implementation costs of $28,000 to $55,000 for system changes and plate creation

Legislative Description

Authorizing the division of motor vehicles to issue license plate decals for amateur radio operators.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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