There is a request from the N.H. House presented to the N.H. Supreme Court for a ruling of constitutionality as follows: “Would holding a session of the New Hampshire House of Representatives remotely, either wholly or in part, whereby a quorum could be determined electronically, violate Part II, Article 20 of the New Hampshire Constitution?”
This is of grave concern because of lack of access of the general public to House proceedings if this is allowed. Only if the public has access can we safeguard our ability to attend House proceedings. This issue should be studied more extensively before any ruling is given. I also believe that the Monitor should be giving more press coverage to this important issue of how our representative form of government works.
STEPHEN ADAMS
Pittsfield