This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the office of Lieutenant Governor in New Hampshire, who would be elected alongside the Governor. The amendment outlines that the Lieutenant Governor will assume the Governor's duties in cases of incapacity, with a clear succession process in place. If the Governor is unable to serve, the Lieutenant Governor will step in, followed by the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Secretary of State if necessary. The resolution also details the election process for both offices, which will occur jointly every two years, and specifies the qualifications required for candidates.
Furthermore, the resolution addresses the procedures for determining the Governor's incapacity, allowing the Attorney General to petition the Supreme Court for a judicial determination if the Governor cannot provide a written declaration of their incapacity. Should the Court find the Governor incapacitated, the Lieutenant Governor will act as Governor until the situation is resolved or a new Governor is elected. The resolution also includes provisions for declaring the Governor's office vacant after six months of incapacity and outlines the voting process for the proposed amendment, which will be presented to voters in the November 2026 general election.