NY A05664

Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Article 20 to establish recall elections for district attorneys in New York State

Requires recall petitions to be signed by electors equal to 20% of the last vote for the district attorney position, with 160 days to collect signatures

Mandates the governor call a recall election within 60-80 days of signature certification, or up to 180 days if consolidated with a regularly scheduled election

Removes the district attorney if a majority votes for recall, with the plurality winner among candidates becoming the successor; the recalled district attorney cannot run as a candidate

Provides state reimbursement for recall election expenses to a district attorney who survives a recall vote, and prohibits another recall attempt for 6 months after an unsuccessful recall election