Provides for the recall power of the electors to remove an elective officer
This bill amends the state constitution to establish a process for voters to remove elected state officials through recall elections. It requires petition signatures equal to 20% of the previous election's voters in the relevant district or statewide, with additional county signature minimums, and mandates a recall election 70-90 days after petition certification. If a majority votes to remove an official, they are removed immediately and cannot run in the special election to fill the vacancy. The bill specifically excludes judges from recall and prohibits another recall attempt against the same official for six months.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
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