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MT HB125

Revise laws related to the conduct of school district elections


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Introduced
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
01/27/2025
Passed
05/05/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT REVISING ELECTION JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS; ALLOWING QUALIFIED REGISTERED ELECTORS IN THE COUNTY

AI Summary

This bill modifies the qualifications for election judges in school district elections by allowing county election administrators more flexibility in selecting election judges. Specifically, the bill changes existing law to permit qualified registered voters from the county (rather than just the specific school district) to serve as election judges, but only when the county election administrator agrees to conduct the election. The bill maintains existing restrictions that prevent candidates, their immediate family members, and spouses from serving as election judges. Election judges must still meet existing training and certification requirements as outlined in state law. The change is designed to help address potential staffing challenges in school district elections by expanding the pool of eligible election judges beyond just residents of the specific school district. The bill will become effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned (on 05/08/2025)

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