Elections; removal of officers, recall elections, petition for recall. (HB972)
Introduced By
Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patrons Del. Kelly Fowler (D-Virginia Beach), Del. Michelle Maldonado (D-Manassas), Del. David Reid (D-Loudoun), and Irene Shin (D-Herndon)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elections; removal of officers; recall elections; petition. Provides for the removal of certain elected officers and officers appointed to elected offices by recall referendum. The bill requires a petition for recall be signed by 30 percent of the total number of votes cast at the last election for the office for which a recall is sought. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Committee |
| 01/12/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104066D |
| 01/12/2022 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/20/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (HB972) |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in Privileges and Elections |