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Introduced
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
04/04/2023
04/04/2023
Passed
Dead
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Generally revise primary election and nomination laws
AI Summary
This bill generally revises primary election and nomination laws in Montana. Key provisions include:
1. Changing the signature requirement for petition nominations from a percentage of the total registered voters to a percentage of the total voter turnout in the last general election, with a minimum number of signatures required.
2. Requiring candidates or political parties to pay a $15 signature-gathering fee to the Secretary of State before circulating petition sheets.
3. Revising the signature requirements and process for independent or minor party candidates for president or vice president to get on the ballot.
4. Changing the signature requirements and process for minor political parties to qualify for a primary election ballot.
The bill applies to petitions distributed and submitted for elections held after December 31, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(H) Died in Process (on 05/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=565&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=SB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20231 |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/SB0599/SB0565_2.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0565_1 | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/FNPDF/SB0565_1.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/SB0599/SB0565_1.pdf |
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