Bill > S2589

This bill provides for recall elections in the town of Uxbridge. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing for the recall of elected town officials who have more than 6 months remaining in their term, upon the filing of a recall affidavit signed by at least 50 voters in each precinct and the collection of signatures from at least 20% of the town's qualified voters. 2. Requiring the town clerk to issue petition blanks, hold a special recall election within 64-90 days of the certified petition, and allow the official facing recall to be a candidate to succeed themselves unless they request otherwise. 3. Specifying that a successful recall election requires a majority vote in favor of the recall and at least 25% of the town's qualified voters participating, after which the recalled official is removed and the candidate with the most votes is elected to serve the remainder of the term. 4. Placing restrictions on repeat recall attempts, prohibiting a new recall affidavit from being filed against an official within 6 months of taking office or within 6 months after a previous unsuccessful recall election.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2589