Ethics Commission
New Hampshire Legislative Ethics Committee
NHLEC
46/100
Summary
New Hampshire has a Legislative Ethics Committee that oversees ethics for legislators. The state does not have a general-jurisdiction ethics commission covering all branches. This is among the weaker structures in the US.
Independence Scorecard
46/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- New Hampshire Revised Statutes, Chapter 14-B — Legislative Ethics
- Citation
- N.H. Rev. Stat. §§ 14-B:1 to 14-B:9
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Members of the General Court