This bill impacts state laws concerning memorialization practices for veterans. By updating the Hampton Marine Memorial, the legislation aims to ensure inclusive recognition of those who have served in various military operations, reinforcing the community's commitment to honoring all veterans. The effective date of the act is upon passage, which highlights the urgency and importance of this recognition for the families and communities involved.
Summary
House Bill 1456 is an act aimed at amending the existing provisions concerning the Hampton Marine Memorial. The bill specifically seeks to include the names of veterans who lost their lives at sea during Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and the Wars on Terrorism that followed the September 11 attacks. This initiative is intended to honor these military personnel and recognize their sacrifices by formally adding their names to the memorial, thereby reflecting the broader scope of service and sacrifice of U.S. military members in more recent conflicts.
Contention
While the bill is presented as a measure to honor fallen veterans, there could be underlying debates regarding the appropriateness of memorials and the criteria for inclusion. Potential points of contention may arise regarding the funding for the amendments, though the fiscal note indicates the impact would be less than $10,000 across the designated fiscal years. Community sentiment towards veteran memorials may also influence discussions, particularly around the representation of recent military engagements compared to historical ones.
Relative to online payment of fees relating to the operation of off highway recreational vehicles and snowmobiles, and relative to grants administered by the bureau of trails for OHRV trail development and maintenance.
Prohibiting the school facilities to be used to provide shelter for aliens, relative to department of health and human services contracts, requiring the use of public notices before re-assessment of property values for tax purposes, and relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.