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AR SJR2

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Payton

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a constitutional recall procedure allowing voters to remove elected officials from office, applicable to state officials (Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, etc.), legislators, judges, and county/local officers.

  • 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), with statewide petitions requiring signatures from at least 50 different counties.

  • Establishes a 60-80 day window for petition circulation after filing notice of intent, with the Secretary of State (or Attorney General if Secretary is subject) having 30 days to verify sufficiency; insufficient petitions may be amended within 30 days.

  • Mandates a special election within 90 days of petition approval to let voters decide whether the official should continue serving; if a majority votes against, an immediate vacancy is created and filled per law.

  • Prohibits multiple recall petitions against the same official during a single term and makes the amendment effective January 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

A Constitutional Amendment To Create A Procedure For The Recall Of Certain Elected Officials.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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