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MT HB645
MT HB645Require ballot issue signature gatherers to be Montana citizens and registered voters
summary
Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/22/2025
02/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED: “AN ACT REQUIRING SIGNATURE GATHERERS FOR BALLOT ISSUES TO BE MONTANA RESIDENTS AND REGISTERED MONTANA VOTERS; AMING SECTIONS 13-27-233 AND 13-27-302, MCA; AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.”
AI Summary
This bill modifies Montana state law to require that individuals collecting signatures for ballot initiatives must be Montana residents and registered Montana voters. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) related to ballot petition processes. Under the new provisions, signature gatherers must be Montana residents and registered voters in the state, and they must attach an affidavit to each petition sheet affirming their residency and voter registration status. The bill also specifies that petitions can only be circulated in the sample form prepared by the secretary of state. These changes aim to ensure that signature collection for ballot initiatives is conducted exclusively by Montana residents who are actively engaged in the state's voting process. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, meaning it can be implemented as soon as it is signed into law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(H) Died in Process (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1635 |
| State Bill Page | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/lc/bill/2/LC1635 |
| BillText | https://docs.legmt.gov/download-ticket?ticketId=b430b6fe-2648-4131-91e9-33301af62c1e |
| BillText | https://api.legmt.gov/docs/v1/documents/getContent?documentId=269407 |
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