This bill amends RSA 260:47, III(a)(1)(B) to clarify the process for political subdivisions within the state to receive waivers for late filing deadlines for road toll refund requests. The new legal language specifies that while the commissioner may grant waivers for just cause, a fee will be assessed for such waivers, amounting to 5% of the refund or $50, whichever is greater. However, no fee will be charged to agencies of political subdivisions within the state. Additionally, the bill limits the granting of waivers to a particular requester to once every three years, ensuring that the process is not abused.

The fiscal impact of this bill is noted to be indeterminable, as it is unclear how many entities will request waivers or how many deadlines will be missed. The Department of Safety anticipates a one-time system change cost of $13,800 in FY 2027 to implement the new provisions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the waiver process for late refund requests while providing specific exemptions for political subdivisions and establishing a clear fee structure for other entities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 260:47
HB1485 text: 260:47