CACR26 The powers of the governor. the governor shall not call up the national guard without the approval of the executive council.
The powers of the governor. the governor shall not call up the national guard without the approval of the executive council.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Adds a democratic check on military deployment within the state, increasing civilian oversight.
Your Freedom
Protects against unilateral executive military action by requiring broader governmental consent.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Heath Howard (D)
The Short Version
Would require executive council approval before the governor can deploy the National Guard. Adds a check on gubernatorial military power. Only received minority committee support.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Civil liberties advocates
- ▲ Executive Council members
- ▲ Citizens concerned about executive overreach
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ The governor's ability to respond quickly to emergencies requiring National Guard deployment
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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