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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Passed
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibit use of ranked-choice voting methods
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting methods in elections for local, state, or federal offices in Montana. Ranked-choice voting is a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, and ballots are tabulated in multiple rounds until one candidate reaches a majority of the votes. The bill specifies that this type of voting method cannot be used in elections conducted under Title 13 or Title 20 of the Montana code. The bill also provides an immediate effective date upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned (on 04/27/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=598&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231 |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0599/HB0598_X.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0599/HB0598_2.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/HB0599/HB0598_1.pdf |
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