Bill > HB725

This bill modifies Montana's election laws by explicitly prohibiting an individual from serving as a precinct committee representative for more than one political party during the same 2-year term. The legislation amends Section 13-38-201 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), which governs the election and appointment of precinct committee representatives. Under the existing law, each political party can appoint or elect one person of each sex to serve as committee representatives for each election precinct, with the requirement that these representatives must be residents and registered voters of the precinct. The new provision adds a clear restriction to prevent individuals from holding committee representative positions in multiple political parties simultaneously. The bill includes provisions for how these representatives can be selected, including options for appointment by the party or election during a primary election, and outlines procedures for handling situations like insufficient candidates or tie votes. A saving clause ensures that the new law does not retroactively affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before its effective date.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2527