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This resolution instructs the New Hampshire House of Representatives to investigate potential grounds for impeaching Judge David Ruoff based on his controversial judicial decision in the Contoocook Valley School District case. The resolution alleges that Judge Ruoff overstepped his judicial authority by demanding the allocation of over $500 million in state funds, which is approximately 4 percent of the total budget, and implicitly requiring additional taxation—powers that the New Hampshire Constitution exclusively reserves for the state legislature. The resolution argues that Judge Ruoff's actions constitute a violation of the separation of powers doctrine and represent extreme judicial activism, particularly because he refused to stay his own order pending review by the state Supreme Court, which temporarily caused governmental disruption. The House of Representatives is directed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into these allegations and submit a detailed report by November 1, 2025, to various legislative and judicial officials, with the potential outcome being potential impeachment proceedings against Judge Ruoff.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0673&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HR7