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NH CACR26

CA

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Heath Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 51 of the New Hampshire Constitution to add the phrase "unless otherwise voted by the Executive Council" to the governor's commander-in-chief powers over state military forces

  • Allows the Executive Council to vote to prevent the governor from exercising powers to train, instruct, call forth, or govern the state militia and National Guard

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot for voter approval

  • Amendment would take effect if approved by two-thirds of voters on the question, followed by the governor's proclamation of adoption

  • Sponsored by Rep. H. Howard (Straf. 4) and Rep. Tom Mannion (Hills. 1), referred to Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Legislative Description

The powers of the governor. the governor shall not call up the national guard without the approval of the executive council.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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