This bill introduces new requirements for the judicial council regarding financial disclosures and reporting. Specifically, it mandates that all members of the judicial council, including those appointed by the judiciary and members of the New Hampshire Bar Association, must submit financial disclosures. This addition is reflected in the amendment to RSA 15-A:3, I, where a new subparagraph (i) is inserted to specify these requirements.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new reporting obligation for the judicial council by amending RSA 604-A:10. A new paragraph III-a is added, which requires the judicial council to report any fee schedules it establishes to both the legislature and the supreme court. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 13, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-A:3, 604-A:10
Version adopted by both bodies: 15-A:3, 604-A:10
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 15-A:3, 604-A:10