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2022 SESSION
HB 1117 Portsmouth, City of; amending charter, various changes to process for recall of elective officers.
Introduced by: Don L. Scott | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Charter; City of Portsmouth; recall of elective officers. Makes various changes to the City of Portsmouth's process for recall of an elective officer, including (i) applying provisions to an officer who has been appointed to fill an elective office, (ii) making the law apply immediately rather than after one year from the beginning of an officer's term, (iii) specifying the specific causes that may trigger the recall process, and (iv) allowing a judge of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth to hold a hearing and take evidence to determine the sufficiency of the recall petition.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/22 House: Presented and ordered printed 22102056D
- 01/12/22 House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/24/22 House: Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/28/22 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 4-N)
- 02/15/22 House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns