Bill > SB360

This bill revises various definitions and provisions related to election laws in Montana. The most significant changes are in Section 2, which amends Section 13-1-101 by adding and renumbering numerous definitions related to elections. Key new or modified definitions include "accepted ballot", "ballot number variance", "challenged ballot", "overvote", "rejected ballot", "replacement ballot", "spoiled ballot", and "undervote". The bill also updates existing definitions for terms like "candidate", "contribution", "election communication", and "political committee", adjusting their numbering and in some cases slightly modifying their scope. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to other sections of election law, such as updating references to candidate and ballot issue definitions in reporting requirements and clarifying religious organization exemptions. The changes appear to be primarily technical in nature, aimed at providing more precise language and adding clarity to election-related terminology. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1964