Public raises concern about House Bill 22 recall measure during Bear River meeting

During the public-comment portion of the Feb. 10 meeting, Speaker 3 raised concerns about House Bill 22, which the speaker described as legislation providing for recall of municipal officers. The commenter said the recall would require signatures from 25% of the electorate and expressed concern about potential "ulterior motives," likening it to other state efforts to change judicial composition.

"House Bill 22 is a recalling of municipal officers," Speaker 3 said, and added that in the speaker's circles there is a concern about motives for the measure. Speaker 1 and others noted state-level debates are intense and urged residents to watch developments.

The transcript records these concerns but does not include any formal council response, legal analysis, or an official position on the bill. The comment was a citizen observation and did not trigger a council action on the record.