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This bill establishes comprehensive recall procedures for elected officials in cities of the third and fourth classification and villages in Missouri. The bill allows qualified voters to remove an elected official through a recall petition if the official has held office for at least six months, with specific limitations on filing multiple recall petitions. To initiate a recall, petitioners must gather signatures from at least 25% of registered voters eligible to vote for the incumbent's successor, with signers providing their residential address and signature date. The petition must be filed within 60 days of the earliest signature and include a concise statement (maximum 200 words) citing authorized grounds for recall, which are limited to misconduct in office, incompetence, or failure to perform legal duties. The county election authority must verify petition signatures within ten days, and if sufficient, a special election will be held where voters can choose to remove or retain the official. If a majority votes for removal, a vacancy is created, and the recalled official is prohibited from running in the special election to fill the vacancy or being appointed to the position. The bill provides nearly identical procedures for cities of the third and fourth classification and villages, ensuring a standardized recall process across different municipal types.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1235&year=2025&code=R