Mayoral Recall Election Amendments

HB 291 establishes a standardized procedure for conducting mayoral recall elections in Utah cities. It defines key terms, sets requirements for filing recall petitions (including signature gathering, submission, and validation rules), and outlines the process for holding the election and counting votes. The bill directly affects citizens seeking to remove a mayor and city election officials responsible for administering the recall process. It includes criminal penalties for misconduct during the petition phase and makes technical updates to election law codes. This is a procedural bill focused on creating clear, consistent rules for mayoral recalls, with no funding impact.