This bill proposes amendments to the governance structure of the state veterans council, increasing its membership from 4 to 5 members. The new composition will include 4 veterans, as defined by RSA 21:50, and 1 family member of a veteran or a currently serving member of the armed forces. The terms of appointment for the council members will also be adjusted, with the first appointments of veterans having staggered terms of 3, 2, and 1 year, while the family member will serve a 3-year term. Additionally, the bill stipulates that all council members must be citizens of New Hampshire and outlines the process for filling any vacancies.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the council's responsibilities, removing the requirement to review the activities of the division of veterans services and instead focusing on providing guidance and making recommendations for the improvement of veterans programs and initiatives. It also includes the administration of the New Hampshire first for veterans program by the adjutant general, who may designate a council member as a liaison to the state veterans advisory committee. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 110-B:89
Version adopted by both bodies: 110-B:89
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 110-B:89
HB1101 text: 110-B:89