HR 38 (2026): authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of any justice of the New Hampshire supreme court.

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HR 38 (2026)

authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of any justice of the New Hampshire supreme court.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HR38 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Dennis Mannion. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM: 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: Lay HR38 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 03:00 pm GP 230
  • February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  • February 13, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 12-5; RC)
  • February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 5, 2026: Lay HR38 on Table (Rep. D. Mannion): MA VV 03/05/2026
  • August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026

Related Bills

  • HR 17 (2016): authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of Governor Maggie Hassan.
  • HR 19 (2016): authorizing and directing the house judiciary committee to investigate whether cause exists for the impeachment of the 5 executive councilors.
  • HR 41 (2026): instructing the house of representatives to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill.

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