2012 House Bill 6059

Change recall elections to include challenger

Introduced in the House

Nov. 28, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-30)

To replace the current recall election system in which separate votes are held, first on whether to recall a politician, and if that is approved on a replacement in subsequent special primary and general votes. Instead, the local executive committee of opposition political parties could nominate a challenger for the actual recall vote, making it essentialy a new election for the particular office.

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections

Dec. 4, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To move the effective date of the bill back until Jan. 1, 2015. Note: There is speculation that the House Republican leadership has placed the recall revisions in House Bills 6058 to 6063 on a "fast track" due to union recall threats related to state "right-to-work" legislation. These bills are perceived as making recalls harder.

The amendment failed by voice vote