House Bill 1448 amends Tennessee law regarding the recall of local elected officials by deleting Section 49-2-213 and introducing a new part under Title 8, Chapter 47. This new part defines "local official" and establishes a formal process for the recall of such officials, which includes mayors, sheriffs, and school board members. The bill outlines the requirements for filing a recall petition, including the need for signatures from at least 66% of the total votes cast in the last election for that office, as well as a sworn affidavit from the petition circulator confirming the authenticity of the signatures.

The bill also details the procedures for determining the sufficiency of the petition by the county election commission, the timeline for notification and potential amendments to the petition, and the process for conducting a recall election. If a majority of voters choose to recall the official, that individual will be removed from office, and the vacancy must be filled according to existing laws. Additionally, the bill prohibits recall elections from occurring within 90 days before or after a regular election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-2-213