HB1149
Local officers; removal of elected and certain appointed officers by circuit court.
Summary
As Introduced. Removal of elected and certain appointed local officers by courts; Governor.
Allows the Governor to petition the circuit court to remove from office any local elected officer or local officer who has been appointed to fill a local elective office due to certain issues related to neglect of duty or criminal convictions. Under current law, this process is initiated only by ... (More) a voter petition. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/10/2024 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102667D
- 01/10/2024 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/09/2024 - House: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (21-Y 1-N)
