CACR29 Relating to the supreme court.Providing that the supreme court may not make rules that have the force and effect of law.
Relating to the supreme court.Providing that the supreme court may not make rules that have the force and effect of law.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Potential costs unclear but could increase if court procedures become inconsistent or litigation rises due to less uniform rules; tax impact unknown.
Your Community
Local courts and residents could face inconsistent procedures and delays if rules governing court administration and practice become non-binding.
Your Freedom
Could reflect concern about judicial authority relative to legislative oversight, though the practical effect on individual rights depends on which specific rules lose legal force.
Status
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-10; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 98
Sponsor
Robert Wherry (R)
The Short Version
This constitutional amendment would remove the legal force of Supreme Court rules governing court administration, practice, and procedure. Currently these rules operate as law; if adopted, they would become advisory only, potentially creating uncertainty in how NH courts function and how cases are processed.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Legislature (gains ability to override or challenge court administrative rules)
- ▲ Those philosophically opposed to unelected judiciary setting binding procedural rules
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ NH court users (litigants, defendants, plaintiffs) who rely on uniform, binding court procedures
- ▼ Courts and judges forced to operate without clear binding authority for administrative rules
- ▼ Potential increase in litigation complexity and delays if procedures become inconsistent across courts
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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