HB0384In Committee

Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49.

Tennessee HB0384 amends existing laws regarding the recall of public officers, specifically allowing qualified voters to initiate recall petitions against municipal legislative body members and school board members for various reasons, including incompetence and official misconduct. The bill establishes new requirements for recall petitions, including a minimum signature threshold of 20% of registered voters in the district, and outlines procedures for petition circulation, verification, and recall elections. Key changes include the removal of provisions related to local board of education member recalls and the introduction of penalties for fraudulent petition activities.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0384 amends existing laws regarding the recall of public officers, specifically allowing qualified voters to initiate recall petitions against municipal legislative body members and school board members for various reasons, including incompetence and official misconduct. The bill establishes new requirements for recall petitions, including a minimum signature threshold of 20% of registered voters in the district, and outlines procedures for petition circulation, verification, and recall elections. Key changes include the removal of provisions related to local board of education member recalls and the introduction of penalties for fraudulent petition activities.

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Sponsor

Butler, Ed

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 27, 2025

Last Action

February 5, 2025

Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee

Subjects
Public OfficialsMunicipal GovernmentLocal Education AgenciesElection Laws

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