AR HJR1003

Proposes a constitutional amendment creating a recall procedure for 26 categories of elected officials ranging from Governor to Constable, effective January 1, 2025

Requires recall petitions to be signed by at least 25% of votes cast for Governor in the relevant jurisdiction (statewide, district, circuit, county, or township); statewide petitions must include signatures from at least 50 different counties

Establishes a timeline requiring filers to notify the Secretary of State (or Attorney General if Secretary is subject of recall) with a notice of intent, followed by a 60-80 day petition collection period and 30-day sufficiency review

Permits petitions found insufficient to be amended once within 30 days if containing at least 75% of required signatures (for statewide recalls) and the geographic distribution requirements are met

Upon finding a sufficient petition, the Governor calls a special election within 90 days (or at the next general election if within 120 days); if a majority votes against the official, an immediate vacancy is created and filled per law