Appeal of New Hampshire Troopers Association & a.

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed the Public Employee Labor Relations Board’s order, holding that the legislature’s vote on a fact‑finder’s report under RSA 273‑A:12, III(a) is advisory and does not bind the State, even with respect to cost items. The Court reached this conclusion by interpreting the statutory scheme’s plain meaning and avoiding an absurd result that would undermine the Governor’s exclusive bargaining authority.