House Bill 92 amends Tennessee law regarding the recall of locally elected officials by introducing a new framework for the recall process. The bill deletes the existing Section 49-2-213 and adds a new part to Title 8, Chapter 47, which defines "local official" and outlines the procedures for initiating a recall. Under the new provisions, registered voters can file a petition to recall a local official, requiring signatures from at least sixty-six percent 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. The county election commission is tasked with verifying the petition's sufficiency and notifying the public if the petition is deemed sufficient.

Additionally, the bill establishes a process for conducting a recall election if the petition is validated. The election will only be held for voters represented by the official in question, and a recall will be successful if at least sixty-six percent of voters choose to recall the official. The bill also stipulates that no recall election can occur within ninety days before or after a regular election. Furthermore, local officials can only be subject to recall if their respective legislative body adopts this part by a two-thirds vote, and the provisions do not apply to innovative school districts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-2-213