Bill > H3634

This bill provides for recall elections in the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Elected officials of the town, including members of the select board, can be recalled by registered voters for any lawful reason. 2. A petition signed by at least 200 registered voters can initiate the recall process by filing an affidavit with the town clerk. 3. The town clerk will then provide the petitioners with a formal recall petition, which they must collect signatures for from at least 15% of registered voters, including at least 50 from each precinct. 4. If the petition is certified, the select board must call a recall election within 60-90 days, unless another town election is scheduled within 100 days, in which case the recall can be held concurrently. 5. The recalled official can run in the recall election to try to retain their seat. If the recall is successful, the candidate with the most votes will fill the remainder of the unexpired term. 6. There are restrictions on when a recall petition can be filed, such as a 3-month waiting period after an official takes office and a 12-month waiting period after a failed recall attempt.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3634