House committee would investigate whether justices face impeachment

The House Judiciary Committee would investigate whether grounds exist for the House to impeach one or more justices. The inquiry could concern Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi or any other New Hampshire Supreme Court justice. The inquiry would consider the court order, indictment, plea, and information gathered by the committee.

The committee would report any impeachment proposals or other recommendations it considers appropriate to the House. The report would go to the New Hampshire House of Representatives. The report would follow the committee’s investigation.

The committee could require people to testify and produce records or other items. The committee could seek testimony and items it considers necessary for the investigation. Testimony could be taken under oath through written questions, a deposition, or a hearing. The committee, its chair, or a subcommittee could exercise this authority; subpoenas or written questions could be issued by the chair or a member designated by the chair.