Establishes provisions governing recalls of certain city and village officials

HB 2053 establishes a formal process for Missouri voters to recall elected city officials in third-class cities with optional government. It requires recall petitions to collect signatures from at least 25% of registered voters, include each signer’s address and date, and state reasons for recall (misconduct, incompetence, or failure to perform duties) in under 200 words. The bill limits recall attempts to once every six months and prohibits recalled officials from running for the special election or being appointed to fill the vacancy. This bill directly affects city council members, mayors, and other elected officials in qualifying municipalities.