Recall-election measure OKd amid angry debate

A controversial bill to revise the rules of special recall elections against lawmakers was approved by both houses of the Legislature on Thursday, but not before angry accusations over the pending recall effort against state Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton).

The bill would add procedures to the process by which a recall election is certified for removing an incumbent state official. It allows voters up to 30 days to remove their signature from a recall petition if they change their mind.