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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Passed
04/07/2023
04/07/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting use of certain funds for conducting an election
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the state, secretary of state, counties, and municipalities from accepting or using donations, including money, grants, property, or personal services, from individuals or corporations for the purpose of conducting elections. All election-related costs must be paid with public funds. The bill provides exceptions for the donation of voting locations, goods with a nominal value under $100, and funding from tribal nations. It also allows nonprofit organizations and corporations to spend their own money on election-related initiatives. Violations of this law are considered a felony punishable by imprisonment or a fine.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned (on 05/02/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=117&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=SB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231 |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/SB0199/SB0117_X.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/SB0199/SB0117_3.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/SB0199/SB0117_2.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/SB0199/SB0117_1.pdf |
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