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This bill clarifies the term of office for precinct committee representatives, which are local party officials who represent their political party at the precinct level. Currently, the term is technically 2 years, but the bill provides more specific language about when those 2 years begin and end. Under the proposed changes, a precinct committee representative's term will now officially start on the date the county certifies their election and will conclude on the date the county certifies the subsequent election. This means the term is no longer a strict 2-year period but is tied to the election certification process. The bill also maintains existing provisions about how vacancies in these positions can occur, which include the death or resignation of the incumbent, or when the representative is no longer a resident or registered voter of the precinct. The county central committee retains the authority to fill such vacancies by selecting a precinct resident to take the position.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2286