Wednesday, February 29, 2012
1:36 PM
GAB expects to seek more time to review recall petitions
The GAB expects to request additional time to review the recall petitions, according to a letter sent to lawmakers requesting additional money to complete the check.
In the letter, GAB Director Kevin Kennedy writes the additional time is needed to complete a check of Gov. Scott Walker's recall petitions for duplicate signatures and to ensure if any recall elections are ordered, they "are consolidated and do not conflict with existing election events or holidays."
Agency spokesman Reid Magney said it was unclear how much additional time the GAB would ask a Dane County judge to grant. It has already received an extension of 30 days.
Magney said the board meets March 12 to discuss the recall petitions filed against four GOP state senators, and the question will likely be settled then.
In the letter, the GAB seeks an additional $404,500 to cover its costs for reviewing the petitions.
-- By Staff
Labels: 2012_recall_elections
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