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This bill establishes a new process for recalling local elected officials in Tennessee, allowing registered voters to remove certain officials from office through a petition and election process. The bill defines "local officials" as elected members of local legislative bodies, mayors, sheriffs, trustees, registers, clerks, property assessors, and school board members. To initiate a recall, a resident who voted in the last regular election must file a petition with the county election commission, which must be signed by at least 66% of the total voters who cast ballots in the previous election for that office. The petition must include a statement of grounds for removal and a sworn affidavit by the petition circulator. The county election commission will review the petition signatures within 15 days and, if sufficient, will publish a notice of the potential recall. If the petition is approved, a recall election will be held where voters can choose to vote "for recall" or "against recall". If a majority votes "for recall", the official is removed from office and cannot be immediately reappointed, with the vacancy to be filled according to existing law. The bill also prohibits recall elections within 90 days before or after a regular election, providing a mechanism for voters to remove local officials they believe are not performing adequately.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1466&ga=114