There’s a new gate going up around North Dakota’s recall process, and it just got a lot taller. A bill advancing through the legislature would raise the bar for citizens who want to remove local elected officials before their terms end. More signatures, bigger committees, and a new requirement to get state approval for the reason behind a recall. Supporters say it’s about protecting public service from misuse—but the changes could make holding officials accountable a heavier lift in small towns across the state. Edward Segal with KX News has the full story. Bill details can be found below.
SB 2269
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall elections for members of a governing body of a city; and to amend and reenact section 16.1-01-09.1 and subsection 1 of section 44-08-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall petitions and recall elections for political subdivision officials.
House Sponsors: Christy (R, District 27), Stemen (R, District 27),
Senate Sponsors: Roers (R, District 27), Rummel (R, District 37),
