This bill establishes a framework for recall elections for members of school district boards of directors in Arkansas. It amends existing law to include provisions that allow for the recall of a board member through a petition process, which must be approved by a majority vote of the qualified electors. The bill specifies that a member can be recalled for reasons such as moral failings or loss of public trust. It also outlines the process for filing a recall petition, including the requirement for signatures from at least 35% of the electors eligible to vote for the office held by the member.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a recall petition is certified, the election will be held at the next annual school election, unless that election is less than 60 days away, in which case it will be held the following year. It also limits each board member to one recall petition during their elected term. The bill ensures that if a member is removed from office through this process, the vacancy will be filled according to existing laws governing school district board vacancies.

Statutes affected:
HB 1702: 6-13-611(a)