NH HB1322

Reestablishes the Judicial Conduct Commission as an 11-member investigative body to review complaints against judges and court clerks and make recommendations to the legislature regarding potential impeachment or address proceedings under the New Hampshire Constitution

Commission membership includes 2 judges appointed by the Chief Justice, 1 Bar Association appointee, 6 public members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, and 2 sitting legislators appointed by the House Speaker

Grants the commission subpoena power and requires it to conduct public hearings after finding probable cause, with a 7-year statute of limitations on complaints

Commission operates concurrently with the Supreme Court's existing disciplinary authority and cannot impose discipline itself—it can only recommend legislative action or forward non-binding recommendations to the Supreme Court

Creates a nonclassified executive director position with a 5-year term to administer the commission, with funding from general funds separate from judicial branch appropriations