This resolution mandates the House of Representatives to investigate the potential grounds for impeaching Judge David Ruoff. The impetus for this investigation stems from Judge Ruoff's ruling in the case of Contoocook Valley School District et al. v. State of New Hampshire, where he ordered the allocation of over $500 million in state funds, exceeding the legislature's budgetary provisions. This decision is viewed as a violation of the New Hampshire Constitution, which reserves the powers of budgeting and taxation exclusively for the legislature. The resolution argues that Judge Ruoff's actions represent a significant overreach of judicial authority, undermining the separation of powers and constituting extreme judicial activism.
Furthermore, the resolution highlights Judge Ruoff's refusal to stay his order pending a review by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, which led to a temporary disruption in government operations. The House of Representatives is tasked with investigating these actions to determine if they warrant impeachment, with a report on the findings due by November 1, 2025. This investigation aims to uphold the principles of separation of powers and ensure the orderly functioning of government in New Hampshire.