HB0092In Committee

Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8, Chapter 47 and Title 49, Chapter 2.

Tennessee HB0092 amends existing law to allow registered voters in a jurisdiction to remove local officials, including school board members, mayors, and sheriffs, through a recall election. The bill establishes a petition process requiring signatures from at least 66% of the total votes cast for the official in the last election, includes provisions for petition sufficiency determinations, and mandates a recall election if the petition is deemed sufficient. Notably, the bill does not apply to innovative school districts and requires a two-thirds vote from the local legislative body for its applicability.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0092 amends existing law to allow registered voters in a jurisdiction to remove local officials, including school board members, mayors, and sheriffs, through a recall election. The bill establishes a petition process requiring signatures from at least 66% of the total votes cast for the official in the last election, includes provisions for petition sufficiency determinations, and mandates a recall election if the petition is deemed sufficient. Notably, the bill does not apply to innovative school districts and requires a two-thirds vote from the local legislative body for its applicability.

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Sponsor

Hardaway, G.A.

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 9, 2025

Last Action

March 11, 2026

Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

Subjects
Public OfficialsLocal Government, GeneralLocal Education AgenciesElection Laws

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