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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Passed
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT REVISING LATE VOTER REGISTRATION; REVISING THE DAYS AND TIMES AN ELECTOR MAY REGISTER LATE, CHANGE THE ELECTOR'S VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION, AND VOTE IN A FEDERAL ELECTION; AND AMING SECTIONS 13-2-304 AND 13-21-104, MCA.”
AI Summary
This bill modifies Montana's election laws regarding voter registration, specifically focusing on late registration and changes to voter registration information for federal elections. The bill expands the timeframe for voters to register or update their registration information close to an election, allowing registration up until the Friday before the election (by close of business), on the Saturday before the election between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and up to noon on election day. For non-federal elections, the existing late registration rules remain largely unchanged, permitting voters to register or change information if the county election administrator verifies their information prior to noon the day before the election. The bill also includes a provision that if any part of the act is found unconstitutional, the entire act will be invalidated. Additionally, the bill updates related sections of election law to ensure consistency with the new late registration provisions, including rules for electronic registration and voting. These changes are designed to provide voters with more flexibility in registering or updating their voter information close to an election while maintaining the integrity of the voter registration process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned (on 05/08/2025)
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