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CACR23

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanDied in House

Legislative oversight of judicial branch

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

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

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All 17 written submissions were individually written — no organized campaign detected.

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · March 4, 2026
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46 submissions
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Hannah Meiselman
for Myself
Manchester

I oppose CACR23 because maintaining a strong separation of powers is essential to a functioning democracy. Increased legislative control over the judiciary risks politicizing courts and weakening independent judicial review

Oppose
Patrick Binder
for Myself
Manchester

I'm not sure this is the best answer, I like empowering Grand Juries more. Ultimately, a Supreme Court opinion should be just that, an opinion. Their power is to issue opinions, not enforce them. Enforcement is up to the legislature and the people.

Support
Mary Hakken-Phillips
for Myself
Hanover

Mr. Chair & Members of the Committee: I oppose CACR23 on the basis that it runs counter to the fundamental principles of checks and balances from our U.S. Constitution, and is potentially an unconstitutional concurrent resolution if passed. Suspending that concern, if this amendment were to pass and be signed into law, it would set off a constitutional crisis for the state. After all, if the legislature is the oversight for the judicial branch, then it would no longer be a co-equal branch of government. Who would have oversight of the legislature (it can no longer be the judicial branch and it is not likely to be the partisan executive branch)? I fear that the motivation behind this amendment may be bubbling up from a minority segment of society who had adverse outcomes in the court system, so now they are bent on getting their retribution rather than dealing with their own failures in a productive manner. Of course, everyone who loses in court would rather blame a judge or the system itself than look inwardly about what behaviors caused them to land in court in the first place. The judicial branch has an imperfect but appropriate self-regulating disciplinary processes that should not be disrupted with this amendment proposal. The state of NH will surely suffer if this amendment passes, so I urge the committee to vote ITL on CACR 23. Thank you. Rep. Mary Hakken-Phillips

Oppose
Stephanie Vazzano
for Myself
Concord

Having a non-ouroboros government with intended checks and balances is important.

Oppose
Derek Avila
for Myself
Nashua

23 weeks could be extended for related health reasons for either the child being carried or the mother.

Support
Pamela Harders
for Myself
Manchester

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.

Support
Teresa Brooks
for Myself
Manchester

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. - It gives citizens a clear, transparent path to address judicial misconduct through their elected representatives, rather than opaque and internal processes. - It preserves judicial independence in decision making, while adding accountability for conduct and strengthens the public's trust in the courts.

Support
Andrea Powers
for Myself
Bristol

This bill will disrupt the balance of power for the state of NH

Oppose
Rosemary D'Arcy
for Myself
Bristol

This bill affects and limits the responsibilities and authority of the State Supreme Court and requires serious scrutiny.

Oppose
Test Test
for Myself
Test

Test this

Support
Jennifer Highland
for Myself
Bridgewater

I oppose this attempt to alter the balance of power in our state government.

Oppose
Karen Bemis
for Myself
Bristol

My name is Karen and I live and vote in Bristol. I am OPPOSED to this bill because I do not want to limit the powers of the Judiciary in NH and put more power in the hands of the Legislature.

Oppose
Patricia Goodlin
for Myself
New London

I believe this proposed amendment to the NH constitution seeks to limit the power of the Judiciary in NH, which would have a profound negative effect on the balance of power in the state. I do not support this amendment.

Oppose
Michaela Janowski
for Myself
Epping

This feels retaliatory and unnecessary, especially as a constitutional amendment.

Oppose
Sarah Thorne
for Myself
Holderness

This will will unravel the checks and balances between our branches of government. Please vote NO.

Oppose
Bonnie Bruno
for Myself
Hollis

Learn more about the Free State/Liberty Alliance agenda to dismantle government in NH: https://granitestatematters.org/

Oppose
Abby evankow
for Myself
Gorham

This bill profoundly affects the balance of power in NH state government. Why is this needed?

Oppose
Gary McCool
for Myself
Rumney

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
CARA CABRAL
for Myself
MADBURY

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
Leigh Hutchinson
for Myself
Derry

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
Suzanna Derynioski
for Myself
Laconia

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
John Tuthill
for Myself
Acworth

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
Marlise Bryant
for Myself
Hollis

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
Michael Bryant
for Myself
Hollis

Position recorded without written comment.

Oppose
Julie Smith
for Myself
Epsom

Position recorded without written comment.

Support