The proposed constitutional amendment, CACR 1, seeks to establish the office of Lieutenant Governor in New Hampshire, who would be elected alongside the Governor. This amendment outlines a clear succession process, designating the Lieutenant Governor as the first in line to assume the Governor's duties in cases of incapacity, death, or resignation. If the Lieutenant Governor is also unable to serve, the responsibilities would then pass to the President of the Senate, followed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and then the Secretary of State. The resolution aims to ensure continuity in the state's executive leadership by providing a structured line of succession.

Furthermore, the resolution includes provisions for determining the Governor's incapacity, allowing the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court for a judgment if the Governor does not declare their incapacity. If the Court finds the Governor incapacitated, the Lieutenant Governor would act as Governor until the situation is resolved or a new Governor is elected. If the incapacity lasts for six months, the General Court may declare the office vacant. The amendment also specifies the election process for both offices, the qualifications for candidates, and the procedures for handling vacancies, with the proposed changes set to be presented to voters in the November 2026 general election.