Veterans

HB 323 requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID at polling places to cast a ballot. It directly affects all voters participating in New Hampshire elections. Acceptable IDs include New Hampshire driver's licenses, state ID cards, passports, military IDs, and approved student IDs from New Hampshire schools. The bill allows expired IDs for voters aged 65 or older and requires out-of-state IDs to match the voter's registered address if registered less than 63 days.

SB 566 expands New Hampshire's National Guard recruiting incentives by allowing any current or former Guard member to refer recruits for a $1,000 cash bonus (previously limited to certain ranks), increases reenlistment/reclassification bonuses to $8,000 (from $6,000), and adds up to $4,000 in reimbursement for military job-related credentialing costs when federal reimbursement isn't available. It directly affects New Hampshire National Guard members who refer new recruits, reenlist, or need job-specific training certifications. The bill requires state funding for these expanded incentives, with the Department of Military Affairs estimating an additional $125,000 annually starting in FY 2027 to cover the costs. The bill itself does not provide new funding but modifies existing program parameters.