STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Friday, April 17, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Judiciary
to which was referred HB 1003
AN ACT prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS
BY A VOTE OF: 5-0
Senator Tara Reardon
For the Committee
This bill would prohibit the Grafton County Attorney from practicing law, except for providing legal services to family members where no conflict exists. County Attorney is not only a demanding, full-time job, but requires a high degree of public confidence. Restricting the County Attorney from commercial law practice will avoid conflicts of interest and increase the public trust.
Sonja Caldwell 271-2117
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Judiciary
HB 1003, prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
Ought to Pass, Vote 5-0.
Senator Tara Reardon for the committee.
This bill would prohibit the Grafton County Attorney from practicing law, except for providing legal services to family members where no conflict exists. County Attorney is not only a demanding, full-time job, but requires a high degree of public confidence. Restricting the County Attorney from commercial law practice will avoid conflicts of interest and increase the public trust.