2003 House Bill 4245

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Jack Minore (D-49)

To allow an elected official whose recall is sought to have eight BUSINESS days to challenge the validity of signatures on the recall petition, rather than eight CALENDAR days including weekends and holidays.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

July 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 17, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which revises the proposed timetable to six BUSINESS days.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow an elected official whose recall is sought to have six BUSINESS days to challenge the validity of signatures on the recall petition, rather than eight CALENDAR days including weekends and holidays.

Received in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform