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ME LD1102

ME LD1102
An Act to Authorize a Recall Election for a School Board Member


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Introduced
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2023

Introduced Session

131st Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes a municipality to hold a recall election for a member of a school board elected from that municipality. Only a person registered to vote in the municipality that elected the school board member may initiate, circulate or sign a recall petition. A school board member may be recalled for any reason.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a municipality to hold a recall election for a member of a school board elected from that municipality. Only a registered voter in the municipality that elected the school board member may initiate, circulate, or sign a recall petition. The bill outlines the process for initiating a recall petition, collecting signatures, and scheduling and conducting the recall election. A school board member may be recalled for any reason, and if a majority of voters vote to remove the member, the recall takes effect upon certification of the election results.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Jun 14, 2023 (on 06/14/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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