Revise elected official recall laws
This bill revises Montana's recall laws for elected officials by removing the requirement to state specific reasons or grounds for recall when circulating a petition. Under the new rules, anyone holding an elective or appointed public office can be recalled by qualified voters, and if reasons are voluntarily included in a petition, voters - not courts - will decide whether those reasons are sufficient. The bill also updates the standard form of recall petitions to clarify that providing reasons is optional and establishes clearer formatting requirements for circulation sheets and signature collection. These changes affect all public officials in Montana and streamline the process for citizens seeking to initiate a recall election.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 7, 2024
Last action Jan 8, 2025
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