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1997 SESSION
HJ 615 Constitutional amendment; power to recall elective officers.
Introduced by: Frank D. Hargrove, Sr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); power of the voters to recall elective officers. Provides a means for the voters to recall the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, or any member of the General Assembly. The grounds for initiating a recall election must be stated in a voter petition and are neglect of duty, misuse of office, and conviction for an election or conflict of interest law violation or for a felony. The General Assembly is directed to enact recall procedures for local officers.
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HISTORY
- 01/20/97 House: Presented & ordered printed 973799272
- 01/20/97 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/27/97 House: Stricken from docket by Rules (10-Y 0-N)