Bill > HB724

This bill changes the date of Montana's primary elections for even-numbered years from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June to the third Tuesday in May. Specifically, the bill amends section 13-1-107 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to update the timing of primary elections. The primary election date for odd-numbered years, which remains on the Tuesday following the second Monday in September, is not affected by this change. Additionally, the bill includes a new provision requiring the secretary of state to send a copy of the enacted legislation to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana. This modification may impact political candidates, election administrators, and voters by slightly shifting the timeline for candidate selection and campaign activities in even-numbered years. The bill aims to adjust the primary election schedule, potentially to provide more time for general election preparations or to align with other strategic considerations in the state's electoral process.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2018