Establishes recall power for New York state officers by registered voters.
The bill provides for the recall power of the electors to remove an elective officer in New York. It outlines the process for initiating a recall, including the requirement for registered voters to register their intent to recall an officer. The recall petition must be signed by a specified percentage of voters from the previous election. If the majority votes in favor of recall, the officer is removed, and a special election is held to fill the vacancy. The bill also details the handling of recall costs and the temporary assignment of duties in case of a recall of certain officers.
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