This bill establishes new recall provisions for municipal elected officers in Wyoming, allowing qualified electors to remove an officer through a petition process. The petition must be signed by at least 25% of registered electors and include a general statement of grounds for removal. The process includes verification by the city clerk, who must determine the sufficiency of the petition within ten days. If sufficient, the governing body will schedule a special election within 30 to 40 days. The bill also allows the officer being recalled to run for re-election unless they opt out in writing.

Additionally, the bill repeals W.S. 15-4-110, which was deemed duplicative, and sets an effective date for the new provisions to take effect on July 1, 2026. The new language outlines the procedures for conducting the recall election, including the possibility of a special primary election if there are multiple candidates. The candidate with the highest votes in the recall election will succeed the incumbent, who will be removed from office upon the successor's qualification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-4-110