HB105 Creating a new conservation license plate and directing the additional fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.
Creating a new conservation license plate and directing the additional fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Participation is entirely voluntary; only residents who choose to buy the plate pay the $30 annual fee, with no mandatory cost to taxpayers.
Your Community
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms harm NH lakes' recreational and ecological value; funds generated support mitigation loans and grants that directly address this environmental problem affecting lake communities.
Your Freedom
The bill creates a new voluntary option without restricting existing rights or local control.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Rosemarie Rung (D)
The Short Version
This bill creates an optional 'Love NH Lakes' conservation license plate with a $30 annual fee, directing profits (after production costs) to fund cyanobacteria mitigation projects in NH lakes. Residents who purchase the plate voluntarily contribute to lake cleanup and restoration efforts.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH lake communities and recreational users who benefit from cyanobacteria mitigation projects
- ▲ Residents who voluntarily purchase the plate and wish to support lake conservation
- ▲ Environmental organizations working on cyanobacteria mitigation
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Residents who choose to purchase the plate pay an additional $30 annually
- ▼ Department of Safety absorbs one-time software costs ($25,000 in FY 2026) and ongoing production/administrative costs
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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