HR38 Authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of any justice of the New Hampshire supreme court.
Authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of any justice of the New Hampshire supreme court.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No fiscal impact. An investigation would consume some legislative resources.
Your Community
Using impeachment investigations as political tools against the judiciary threatens the independence of the courts that protect all residents' rights.
Your Freedom
Threatens judicial independence, which is essential to protecting individual rights. Political interference with courts undermines the rule of law.
Status
Lay HR38 on Table (Rep. D. Mannion): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 117
Sponsor
Matt Sabourin (R)
The Short Version
Would have directed the House Judiciary Committee to investigate whether any NH Supreme Court justice should be impeached. Tabled via voice vote, suggesting it lacked sufficient support.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Legislators seeking to pressure the judiciary on education funding decisions
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Judicial independence
- ▼ Citizens who rely on independent courts to protect their rights
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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