Constitution · New Hampshire

N.H. Const. pt. 2, art. 41

Constitution
Constitution of New Hampshire
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October 2026

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There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, who shall be styled the Governor of the State of New Hampshire, and whose title shall be His Excellency. The executive power of the state is vested in the governor. The governor shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws. He may, by appropriate court action or proceeding brought in the name of the state, enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power, duty, or right, by any officer, department or agency of the state. This authority shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceedings against the legislative or judicial branches. June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 substituting "Governor" for "President." Amended 1966 clarifying and reinforcing executive powers of the governor.

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