SB395 - Modifies the Recall Petition Process in 3rd Class Cities

SB 0395

Modifies the Recall Petition Process in 3rd Class Cities

Sponsor:	Kinder
LR Number:	S1178.01T	Fiscal Note:	1178-01
Committee:	LGED
Last Action:	07/07/97 - Signed by Governor		Journal page:
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Effective Date:	August 28, 1997

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SB 395 - This act would address a problem in the recall process for 3rd class cities which effectively could bar voters in certain 3rd class city wards from recalling their elected city officials.

Section 77.650 requires a petition for recall to be signed by registered voters "entitled to vote for a successor to the incumbent sought to be removed", but the number of signatures required must be equal to 25% of the total number of registered voters in the entire city. This act would change the petition number to 25% of the total number of registered voters who are eligible to vote for the officer being recalled.
JOAN GUMMELS