CACR 27 (2026): relating to the authority to establish courtsProvided that the sole authority lies within the general court.

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CACR 27 (2026)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 44 people signed in online: 10 in support and 34 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 158
  • March 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:30 am GP 230
  • February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  • February 13, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court