The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding recall elections by updating several key timeframes and requirements. Specifically, it would increase the period for county recorders to determine disqualified signatures from 60 to 75 days, extend the minimum interval between the order for a recall election and the election date from 90 to 120 days, and modify the timeframe for candidates to file nomination petitions from between 60-90 days to 90-120 days before the recall election. Additionally, it would require candidates to file a statement of interest with the appropriate filing officer and invalidate any nomination petition signatures collected before this statement and the recall application are filed.

Furthermore, the bill would make technical adjustments to ensure clarity and compliance with the new provisions. It would also stipulate that nomination petition signatures must be collected from qualified electors of the electoral district of the officer facing recall, and it would clarify the process for placing candidates on the official ballot. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the recall election process and ensure that all procedural requirements are met before a recall election can take place.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-208.02, 19-209, 19-212, 19-208.01, 19-208.03, 16-204
Senate Engrossed Version: 19-208.02, 19-209, 19-212, 19-208.01, 19-208.03, 16-204