Bill > SB490

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.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0182