Bill > SB128

This bill modifies Montana law regarding election administration at the county level by establishing new restrictions on how and when a county governing body can change the election administration responsibilities of the county clerk and recorder. Specifically, the bill prohibits county governing bodies from removing election administration duties from the county clerk and recorder during their current term in office, though they can make such changes for future terms. The bill also clarifies that the county clerk and recorder remains the default election administrator unless another official is designated, and allows the clerk and recorder to voluntarily give up their election administration responsibilities during their current term. The legislation maintains the existing requirement that the election administrator is responsible for voter registration, election procedures, maintaining election records, and serving as the primary contact for election-related matters. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, providing a clear and immediate implementation of these new provisions governing election administration at the county level.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0255