Constitution of new hampshire 1776 wikisource, the. New hampshire knowledge and learning, generally diffused through a community, being essential to the preservation of a free government. The constitution became binding upon nine states by the ratification of the ninth state, new hampshire, june 21, 1788. New hampshire constitution pdf part first bill of rights article 1.
Thus, under the new hampshire constitution, gender is a suspect class and classifications based thereon trigger strict scrutiny. Constitution of new hampshire 1784 wikisource, the free. Constitution of the state of new hampshire part first bill of rights article 1. As approved by the nea new hampshire assembly of delegates march 1 6, 2018. The constitution of the state of new hampshire is the fundamental law of the state of new hampshire, with which all statute laws must comply. Within the same month, the publication and wide distribution of thomas paines common sense, a pamphlet offering simple facts and plain arguments in favor of american independence, intensified. Where as by the tyrannical administration of the government of the king and parliament of greatbritain, this state of new hampshire, with the other united states of. Established october 31, 1783 to take effect june 2, 1784 as subsequently amended and in force january 2007. Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent, and instituted for the general good. Article 41 of the new hampshire constitution as well as sections 45 and 47 of. Sununu is the governor of the state of new hampshire and, pursuant to part ii, article 41 of the new hampshire constitution, is responsible for the faithful execution of the laws. Voted, that this congress take up civil government for this colony in manner and form following, viz. The original understanding of the new hampshire constitutions. An address of the convention for framing a new constitution of government for the state of new hampshire, to the inhabitants of said state portsmouth and exeter, n.
Article 8 of the new hampshire constitution and new hampshire revised statutes. An address of the convention for framing a new constitution of government for the state of newhampshire, to the inhabitants of said state, new hampshire. Early state papers of new hampshire, including the. Constitution of new hampshire 1776 wikisource, the free. Articles 2 through 8 establish the fram work for the general court and its authority to establish courts, enact state laws affecting the government of new hampshire. The current constitution of the state of new hampshire replaced the states constitution of 1776. Lre programs new hampshire bar association,nhba, nh bar. The constitution became effective june 2, 1784, when it replaced the states constitution of 1776 the constitution is divided into two parts. New hampshire constitution states, however, equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by this state on account of race, creed, color, sex or national origin.
Powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or offi cer thereof. Procedures manual of the division of archives and records management. New hampshire s constitution and the righttoknow law ensure that the public has reasonable access to meetings of publ ic bodies and to governmental records. State of new hampshire order this is a petition for a declaratory judgment by the city of nashua the city against the state of new hampshire the state seeking a determination that rsa 76. New hampshire constitution of 1792 home state constitutions new hampshire constitution of 1792 the constitution of new hampshire, as altered and amended by a convention of delegates held at concord, in said state, by adjournment, on the second wednesday of february, 1792. The constitution of the united states constitution facts. On september, 1788, congress adopted a resolution declaring that electors should be appointed in the ratifying states on the first wednesday in january. The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the state government shall be. Oct 12, 2019 early state papers of new hampshire, including the constitution of 1784, journals of the senate and house of representatives, and records of the president and council from june 1784 to june 1787, with an appendix containing an abstract of the official records relative to the formation, promulgation, consideration, and adoption of the. Court opined that a proposed voucher program violated the new hampshire. Constitution of the united states of america1787 page ii 4this clause has been affected by clause 2 of amendment xviii. The constitution of the state of new hampshire is the fundamental law of the state of new. Article i name and boundaries the name of this state is new mexico, and its boundaries.
Like most state constitutions in the united states, new yorks constitution s provisions tend to be more detailed, and amended more often than its federal counterpart. Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is. To assist constitutional candidates to be elected from local to federal offices. The 1776 constitution was a brief 15 sentences, but it laid out a form of government dedicated to popular control and limited government powers that have remained a central theme of new hampshire constitutional law to this day. July, 2017 article i name this organization shall be known as the new hampshire football officials association, inc. The new hampshire department of education is an agency of the state of new hampshire. Constitution of new hampshire january 5, 1776 in congress at exeter, january 5, 1776.
The new hampshire constitution is the primary governing document of the state of new hampshire. New york state constitution new york department of state. Printed at exeter in the state of new hampshire, mdcclxxx. In 1791, the state of new hampshire gave the united states the neck of land on which fort william and mary and a lighthouse were situated. New hampshire bill of rights 1784 lonang institute. February 18, 2020 governor chris sununu issued the following statement regarding sb 747, authorizing the new hampshire department of education to accept and expend certain federal funds for the purpose of increasing, expanding, or replicating the number of charter schools in the state.
Notice of this ratification was received by congress on july 2, 1788. Constitution of new hampshire part first bill of rights article l. Early state papers of new hampshire, including the constitution of 1784, journals of the. When new hampshire s constitution was adopted on june 2, 1784, accountability of public servants to the people was established in part 1, article 8, which reads. Oct 12, 2019 the new hampshire constitution of 1779, pp. Early state papers of new hampshire, including the constitution of 1784, journals of the senate and house of representatives, and records of the president and council. Avalon project colonial charters, grants and related. A declaration of rights, and plan of government for the state. Voted, that this congress take up civil government for this. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish.
The new hampshire state constitution oxford commentaries on the state constitutions of the united states 9780199778287. Constitution questions and answers national archives. Because the history of the state constitution differs. Part 1, bill of rights, of the new hampshire state constitution. Liability of state for obligations of the port of new york authority for railroad commuter cars. Since new hampshires constitution of january, 1776, was intended only as a temporary framework, it contained no provision for amendment. Liability of state on bonds of a public corporation to finance new industrial or manufacturing plants in depressed areas.
The new hampshire constitution is composed of two parts. The constitution consists of two parts and each part has subsections known as articles. All men have certain natural, essential, and inherent rights. The number of representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one representative. Constitution of the state of new mexico initiative. On 2 july 1776, new jersey became the fourth american colony to adopt a constitution declaring independence from great britain. This page was last edited on 12 september 2015, at 00. Early state papers of new hampshire, including the constitution of 1784, journals of the senate and house of representatives, and records of the president and council from june 1784 to june 1787 with.
The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. The university of new hampshire library provides students, faculty, staff, and community members with research help as well as access to resources, spaces, and tools for success. Therefore, all government, of right, originates from the people, is founded in. This constitution was framed by a convention, or congress, which assembled at exeter, december 21, 1775, in accordance with a recommendation from the continental congress, and completed its labors january 5, 1776. That a treasurer, and a recorder of deeds for each county be annually chosen by the people of each county respectively. An address of the convention for framing a new constitution of government for the state of new hampshire, to the inhabitants of said state, new hampshire. Also available, the patriots, pirates, politicians and profit seekers book, which is available online examines influential decisions of the united states supreme court that originated from new hampshire cases. The new hampshire constitution is the primary governing document of the state of new hampshire features. Every citizen of this state owes paramount allegiance to the constitution and government of the united states, and no law or ordinance of the state in contravention or subversion thereof can have any binding force. The constitution became effective june 2, 1784, when it replaced the states constitution of 1776. Every person shall be considered an inhabitant for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile. Any member who invokes the privileges granted in the fifth amendment known as article 5 of the bill of rights of the constitution of the united states of america or the fifteenth article of the new hampshire bill of. Sections without parentheses indicate adoption prior to 1979. Prepared in 1776, the constitution of new hampshire is the nations first written state constitution.
Printed and to be sold, at the printing offices in portsmouth and exeter. New hampshire constitution wikisource, the free online. Constitution of new hampshire 1776 the avalon project. New hampshire, one of the original colonies, was the first state to have its own state constitution. Neanh bylaws, as amended, by the assembly of delegates, march 16, 2018 2 parentheses indicate date last amended.
The fort was repaired, renamed fort constitution and garrisoned with a company of united states artillery. Indeed, as amply demonstrated in the amici school dis. The congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three. All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. The constitution of new hampshire, as altered and amended by a convention of delegates held at concord, in said state, by adjournment, on the second wednesday of february, 1792. An address of the convention for framing a new constitution of government for the state of newhampshire, to the inhabitants of said state portsmouth and exeter, n. It was composed in five days and although the delegates considered it a temporary charter, it remained new jersey s state constitution. Hampshire constitution as it pertains to the right to a jury trial. Part first, new hampshire constitution ballotpedia. Constitution of the state of new mexico adopted january 21, 1911 preamble we, the people of new mexico, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of liberty, in order to secure the advantages of a state government, do ordain and establish this constitution.