Newly Filed Tennessee Bill Authorizes Local Legislatures To Recall Appointed Officials

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The Tennessee Conservative Staff –

New legislation has been introduced for the upcoming general session that would allow local legislatures to recall appointed officials under certain conditions.

Senate Bill 0039 (SB0039), sponsored by State Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin-District 18), will allow a county legislature to recall an individual who was appointed by that legislative body with a two-thirds vote of that body.

The corresponding House Bill 0056 (HB0056) is sponsored by State Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland-District 44).