Bill > SB115

This bill modifies two existing Montana election laws by extending the timeframe for public notices from 10 to 12 days before an election. Specifically, the bill changes requirements for two types of election-related public notices: one regarding absentee ballot counting boards and another concerning voting system information. Under the revised law, election administrators will now have up to 12 days (instead of 10 days) before an election to broadcast or publish notices about absentee ballot counting procedures and voting system details. These notices can be communicated via radio, television, or newspaper, and must include specific information such as the method of ballot counting, locations of voting system exhibitions, and instructions on how to vote. The bill aims to provide election administrators with slightly more flexibility in publishing election-related public information while maintaining the existing minimum notice period of 2 days before an election. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0311