New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
CACR 9: relating to the retirement age for judges. Providing that the mandatory judicial retirement age shall be increased from 70 to 75.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
CACR 9 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the New Hampshire House on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relating to the retirement age for judges. Providing that the mandatory judicial retirement age shall be increased from 70 to 75. Primary sponsor: Bob Lynn (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Ought to Pass: MF DV 136-185 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 228.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lynn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jack Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Ought to Pass: MF DV 136-185 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 228
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 55
- Executive Session: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- ==RESCHEDULED== Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 230
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 40