Bill > SB2269

This bill modifies North Dakota's recall petition and election laws, primarily focusing on recall procedures for city, park district, and school board members. The bill increases the percentage of voters required to initiate a recall petition from 25% to 35% for these specific positions and introduces new requirements for petition sponsors. For cities with populations over 250 or school districts with enrollments over 250, petitions must have 15 sponsors who are qualified electors of the jurisdiction. The bill standardizes recall petition processes, requiring petitions to include a stated reason for recall and be pre-approved by the secretary of state within 5-7 business days. Circulators have 90 days to submit the petition after approval, and a special recall election must be held 95-105 days after petition certification, unless it conflicts with a scheduled election. The bill also prevents a member from being recalled twice during their term and prohibits recall proceedings if a regular election is within one year. Additionally, if no candidates file for the recall election, the petition becomes ineffective and the official can continue serving their term. These changes aim to provide more structured and deliberative recall procedures for local government officials.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2269.html