Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49.
Tennessee SB0140 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 the recall petition process, including a minimum signature threshold of 20% of registered voters in the district, and outlines procedures for filing, certifying, and conducting recall elections. Key changes include the removal of provisions related to local board of education member recalls and the introduction of penalties for fraudulent activities related to petition signing.
Tennessee SB0140 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 the recall petition process, including a minimum signature threshold of 20% of registered voters in the district, and outlines procedures for filing, certifying, and conducting recall elections. Key changes include the removal of provisions related to local board of education member recalls and the introduction of penalties for fraudulent activities related to petition signing.
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Lowe, Adam
114th General Assembly
January 14, 2025
January 16, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee