Bill > HB167

This bill modifies Montana election law by eliminating the requirement for election administrators to post lists of absentee voters at polling locations. Specifically, the bill removes the obligation for election administrators to provide a certificate with the names of absentee voters to election judges, and removes the requirement for election judges to post these names at polling places. The changes affect two sections of Montana election law (13-13-233 and 13-13-234) and maintain other existing requirements, such as keeping records of absentee ballot numbers and tracking ballot issuance. Election administrators will still be required to maintain records of absentee ballots according to retention schedules, including tracking ballot numbers, the number of ballots reserved for late voting, and the names of electors who received ballots. Election judges will continue to note absentee ballot numbers in the pollbook and reserve numbers for potential late voters. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval, meaning it can be implemented as soon as it is signed into law.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1480