Bill > AB94

This bill modifies California's recall election procedures by making two key changes to the Elections Code. First, it clarifies that when a local officer is successfully recalled through a majority "Yes" vote, not only will the officer be removed and the office remain vacant until filled according to law, but the recalled officer is explicitly prohibited from being appointed to fill that vacancy. Second, for statewide recall elections, the bill maintains the existing provision that the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the recall election will be declared elected to complete the remainder of the recalled officer's term. These modifications aim to strengthen the accountability and integrity of recall elections by preventing a recalled official from immediately returning to the same position and ensuring a clear succession process for elected offices.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB94