Public Officials - As introduced, creates a recall process for members of a municipal legislative body and of a city or county school board. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 49.

SB 140 creates a formal recall process for local elected officials in Tennessee, specifically targeting members of municipal legislative bodies (like city councils) and city or county school boards. The bill requires petition signatures from at least 20% of registered voters in the official's district to initiate a recall, with valid reasons including misconduct, incompetence, felony convictions, or lack of confidence. It establishes procedures for filing petitions, prohibits recalls for performing mandatory duties, and sets rules to prevent multiple recalls within two years without reimbursing prior election costs. The process is designed to be separate from existing removal methods and includes penalties for fraudulent petition signing.