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NH CACR20
CA
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Sellers
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AI Summary
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Repeals Article 72-a of Part 2 of the New Hampshire Constitution, which currently vests judicial power in the supreme court, superior court, and legislature-established lower courts
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Restores the original language of Article 4, Part 2, giving the General Court (legislature) full and unqualified authority to establish all courts and judicatories in the state
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Removes the constitutional guarantee of the supreme court and superior court as independently established judicial bodies
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Requires approval by 2/3 of voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect
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Would shift control over the court system entirely to the legislature, eliminating constitutional protections for the existing court structure
Legislative Description
Relating to the power of the supreme and superior courts. Providing that such power is repealed.
Last Action
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
2/2/2026