This bill authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue a special registration plate symbol for licensed amateur radio operators, which will be available upon payment of an $85 fee. The new section, RSA 261:75-d, outlines that the special registration plate symbol will be included in the registration number for private passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles. The design and size of the symbol will be determined by the commissioner in consultation with the amateur radio community. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the fees collected will be used to cover production and administrative costs, with any remaining funds deposited into the highway fund to support public safety communications and emergency preparedness initiatives.

The bill also specifies that the special registration plate symbol can be included on vanity plates, with the associated fees distributed as per existing laws. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2027. The fiscal impact indicates that while there will be no revenue in FY 2026, there is an indeterminable increase in revenue expected in subsequent years, with estimated expenditures for implementation ranging from $28,000 to $55,000. The bill aims to recognize amateur radio operators while also contributing to the state's highway fund.