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TN SB1466
Bill
Status
10/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Taylor
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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, local 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 office in the last regular election, with all signatures collected within 90 days
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Petition circulators must have voted for the official being recalled and submit a sworn affidavit verifying signature authenticity
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County election commissions must verify petition sufficiency within 15 days; if sufficient, a recall election is called where a simple majority vote removes the official from office
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Recall elections cannot be held within 90 days before or after a regular election, and removed officials cannot be reappointed to fill their own vacancy
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 8, Chapter 47 and Title 49, Chapter 2, relative to recall of local elected officials.
Public Officials
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026