HCR 11 New Hampshire House · 2025 Regular Session

declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

HCR 11 is a concurrent resolution declaring that court rulings from the Claremont cases - which directed the legislative and executive branches to define "adequate education," set "accountability standards," and ensure "adequate funding" for public schools - are not legally binding on those branches. It directly affects state lawmakers and governors by asserting their authority to disregard these judicial directives. The resolution’s key provision explicitly rejects the court’s interpretation of education-related responsibilities, framing it as non-binding guidance rather than a legal requirement. This is a procedural resolution (not a law), meaning it doesn’t change policy but formally states the legislature’s position on judicial authority. The bill remains in committee, with recent actions recommending it be referred for further study.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Nov 19, 2025
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Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 11/12/2025 (Vote 16-1; RC)
lower
Aug 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 3 P. 20
lower
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