Senate Transportation Committee
Vivian Hall 271-3091
SB 12, relative to adding eligibility for a disability placard for certain veterans.
Hearing Date: January 28, 2025
Time Opened: 2:18 p.m. Time Closed: 2:24 p.m.
Members of the Committee Present: Senators McConkey, Ricciardi, Ward and Fenton
Members of the Committee Absent: Senator Prentiss
Bill Analysis: This bill allows individuals who have received a special number plate for certain veterans under RSA 261:86 to automatically qualify for a walking disability placard based on their evaluation by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, eliminating the need for additional proof.
Sponsors:
Sen. Watters | Sen. Fenton | Sen. Birdsell |
Rep. Moffett | Rep. S. Smith |
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Who supports the bill: Senator David Watters, District 4; Senator Donovan Fenton, District 10; Krysten Evans, ABLE NH; Major General David Mikolaities, Military Affairs Veterans Services, Kevin Grady, Veterans Advisory Committee, Curtis Register
Summary of testimony presented in support:
Senator Watters
- Senator Watters explained how this bill would expand eligibility for disability plates for certain veterans, requiring them to undergo a new evaluation for a placard. It aims to simplify the process, by allowing veterans to receive both the plate and placard without additional evaluations, preventing further complications at DMV offices.
Major General David Mikolaities, New Hampshire Department of Military and Affairs Veterans Services
- Major General Mikolaities expressed his support of a streamlined process for our disabled veterans.
Kevin Grady, Veterans Advisory Committee
- Mr. Grady is in support of anything that requires less paperwork for disabled veterans.
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Date Hearing Report completed: January 31, 2025