HB3401 - Tennessee: Election Laws

Companion Bill SB3629. Election Laws - Requires petition to recall city council member of any municipality having a charter form of government to be signed by at least 33 percent of registered voters in that member's district. - Amends TCA Title 2. Fiscal Summary for HB3401 / *SB3629 Decrease Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3401 / *SB3629 Under present law, in counties or municipalities that have a charter provision for a petition for recall, referendum or initiative, the petition must be signed by at least 15 percent of those registered to vote in the municipality or county in order to be certified for publication by the county election commission. This bill increases the signature requirement for petitions to recall a city council member in any municipality having a charter form of government from 15 percent [...]

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