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TN HB0092
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
G.A. Hardaway
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AI Summary
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Establishes a recall process for local officials including mayors, sheriffs, trustees, registers, clerks, property assessors, legislative body members, and school board members
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Requires recall petitions to be signed by registered voters equal to at least 66% of the total votes cast for that official in the last regular election
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County election commissions must verify petition signatures within 15 days and publish notice of sufficient petitions in a newspaper of general circulation
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Removal occurs if 66% or more of voters in a recall election vote "for recall," with the vacancy filled under applicable law
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Applies only to jurisdictions where the county, municipal, or metropolitan legislative body adopts the recall provisions by a two-thirds vote; excludes innovative school districts
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 8, Chapter 47 and Title 49, Chapter 2, relative to recall of locally elected officials.
Public Officials
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026