NH House Testimony

CACR27

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in House

Sole authority to establish courts

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Removes the exception to the general court's power to establish courts.

relating to the authority to establish courts Provided that the sole authority lies within the general court.

CACRCourts and ProcedureState Government

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. On the ballot

Division of testimony

44 submissions
Support 10Oppose 34Neutral 0
Patrick BinderSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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. There is a separate bill to enshrine the powers and obligations of the grand jury into the constitution. Those are the balances we were supposed to have.

Hannah MeiselmanOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

I oppose CACR27 because concentrating structural authority over courts in one branch undermines institutional balance and risks long-term instability in our judicial system.

Pamela HardersSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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.

Katie McLaughlinOpposeWeare, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Why are we wasting time with bills like this...

Andrea PowersOpposeBristol, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

I strongly oppose this bill on the grounds that it will limit the powers of the Judiciary and increase the powers of the Legislature thus causing an imbalance of these branches in the state of NH

Rosemary D'ArcyOpposeBristol, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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

Jennifer HighlandOpposeBridgewater, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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

Karen BemisOpposeBristol, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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.

Patricia GoodlinOpposeNew London, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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.

Sarah ThorneOpposeHolderness, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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

Bonnie BrunoOpposeHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

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

Abby evankowOpposeGorham, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

What is the purpose of this bill? Why do we want to shift the balance of power in our state government? Does this bill serve the people or those in power?

Bonnie HillOpposeSouth Sutton, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

The Fish & Game department needs to be able to draw from a broad spectrum of science-based methods for managing and controlling wildlife in New Hampshire, not just relying on public hunting and fishing to do the job.

Gary McCoolOpposeRumney, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

CARA CABRALOpposeMADBURY, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Brenda TowneSupportStratham, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Leigh HutchinsonOpposeDerry, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Suzanna DerynioskiOpposeLaconia, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Stephanie VazzanoOpposeConcord, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Michael BryantOpposeHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Marlise BryantOpposeHollis, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Jesse MedeirosSupportPlainfield, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Teresa BrooksSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Test TestSupportTest, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Richard HunnewellOpposeHolderness, NHfor MyselfFeb 4, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.