SB 395 - This act would address a problem in the recall process for 3rd class cities which effectively could bar voters in certain 3rd class city wards from recalling their elected city officials.

Section 77.650 requires a petition for recall to be signed by registered voters "entitled to vote for a successor to the incumbent sought to be removed", but the number of signatures required must be equal to 25% of the total number of registered voters in the entire city. This act would change the petition number to 25% of the total number of registered voters who are eligible to vote for the officer being recalled.

MARGARET J. TOALSON