House Bill 92, sponsored by Hardaway, amends Tennessee law regarding the recall of locally elected officials. The bill deletes Section 49-2-213 from the Tennessee Code Annotated and introduces a new part under Title 8, Chapter 47, which outlines the definitions and processes for recalling local officials. The bill defines "local official" to include various elected positions such as mayors, sheriffs, and school board members. It establishes a process for registered voters to petition for the recall of a local official, requiring signatures from at least 66% of the total votes cast for that official in the last election. The petition must include a general statement of grounds for removal and a sworn affidavit from the circulator.

If the petition is deemed sufficient by the county election commission, a recall election will be called, allowing voters to decide whether to remove the official. A recall will be successful if 66% or more of the votes cast are in favor of the recall. The bill also stipulates that no recall election can occur within 90 days before or after a regular election and that local officials can only be subject to recall if their respective legislative body adopts this part by a two-thirds vote. Additionally, the bill specifies that it does not apply to innovative school districts. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-2-213