CACR27 Relating to the authority to establish courtsProvided that the sole authority lies within the general court.
Relating to the authority to establish courtsProvided that the sole authority lies within the general court.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Undermines judicial independence by giving politicians control over the court system's structure.
Your Freedom
Weakens the separation of powers that protects individual rights from government overreach.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 20
Sponsor
Robert Wherry (R)
The Short Version
Would give the legislature sole authority to establish courts, removing the judiciary's ability to organize its own court system. Killed in committee via voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Legislators seeking more control over the court system
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Litigants needing impartial courts
- ▼ The judiciary as an independent branch
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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