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CACR 23 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Legislative oversight of judicial branch

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relative to legislative oversight of the judicial branch. establishing legislative oversight of the judicial branch.

Grants the general court the power to oversee and recommend discipline for members of the judicial branch.AI-generated

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · March 4, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. On the ballot

Analysis

This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution gives the general court the power to oversee and recommend discipline for members of the judicial branch.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“The general court shall have the power to establish a commission to be principally comprised of members of the general court.”
From the bill
“The commission shall have the power to investigate complaints against members of the judicial branch, to conduct hearings and gather evidence, to recommend disciplinary actions including censure, suspension, or removal of judges, and to publish annual reports on the conduct and performance of judges.”
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“The general court shall have the power to establish the membership of the commission and to establish the procedures for the filing and investigation of complaints.”
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“To decide whether the amendments of the constitution proposed by the 2026 session of the general court shall be approved.”
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Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Susan DeRoyRPrime
  • Rep. Claudine BurnhamRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy

Also: Rep. Rich NalevankoR, Rep. Glenn BaileyR, Rep. Diane KelleyR, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. John SellersR

Public testimony

46 signed in online · 17 wrote testimony

24% support76% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am respectfully requesting that you support CACR23, for the following reasons: - It will restore democratic accountability by ending a system where judges have little to no external oversight.…”
— Teresa Brooks, Manchestersupports
“I strongly support this bill. The only people who should be making decisions regarding their children's' health / immunization are the parents or legal guardians. Thank you for supporting this bill.”
— Pamela Harders, Manchestersupports
“23 weeks could be extended for related health reasons for either the child being carried or the mother.”
— Derek Avila, Nashuasupports
“This bill profoundly affects the balance of power in NH state government. Why is this needed?”
— Abby evankow, Gorhamopposes
“Learn more about the Free State/Liberty Alliance agenda to dismantle government in NH: https://granitestatematters.org/”
— Bonnie Bruno, Hollisopposes
“This will will unravel the checks and balances between our branches of government. Please vote NO.”
— Sarah Thorne, Holdernessopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendarCommittee report: Inexpedient to Legislate10–7
    Overall
    59% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Judiciary1:01:28–1:11:119m 43slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 13, 2026Public hearingHouse Judiciary3:23:17–3:25:161m 59slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 41
  2. Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  3. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  4. Feb 13, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 97
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.