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This resolution affirms that the removal or suspension of a constitutional officer from their duties is a matter exclusively reserved for the legislative branch through established constitutional mechanisms like impeachment and bills of address, and not within the judiciary's authority. The resolution specifically finds that removing an officer's authorities or duties for any period of time, unless voluntarily relinquished, constitutes a removal from office. Furthermore, the legislature declares that the practice of "suspending" a constitutional officer is outside the appropriate delegated powers and potentially creates opportunities for power abuses and manipulation that could go against the public interest. As part of the resolution's implementation, copies will be sent to key government officials including the New Hampshire Congressional delegation, governor, senate president, house speaker, and the chair of the house state federal relations committee, ensuring widespread communication of this interpretative stance on constitutional officer suspension.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0678&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HR8