Bill
HD 4381
Overview: Bill Number: HD 4381, Title: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Berlin, Status: Introduced: November 29, 2025, Classification: proposed billPurpose and
Overview: Bill Number: HD 4381, Title: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Berlin, Status: Introduced: November 29, 2025, Classification: proposed bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this proposed bill is to establish a recall election process for elected officials in the town of Berlin. The intent is to provide a mechanism for citizens to remove elected representatives from office if they are dissatisfied with their performance or conduct.
Key Provisions:
- Allows for the recall of any elected official in the town of Berlin, including the mayor, town council members, and other local government positions
- Outlines the petition process, including the required number of signatures from registered voters to initiate a recall election
- Specifies the timeline and procedures for conducting a recall election, including the ability for the targeted official to mount a defense
- Requires a simple majority vote of the electorate to successfully recall an elected official
- Prohibits recalled officials from running for the same position for a period of two years
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact the elected officials and citizens of the town of Berlin. It would give residents a direct means to hold their representatives accountable and potentially remove them from office. The recall process could lead to increased political volatility and uncertainty in local government.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the legislature, but its current status and next steps are unclear. If passed, the recall election process would be implemented at the local level in the town of Berlin.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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