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This bill requires paid signature gatherers for petitions in Montana to verbally disclose their first name, the state in which they legally reside, and their status as a paid signature gatherer when approaching someone to sign a petition. Additionally, these signature gatherers must wear a badge displaying their full first name and last initial. The bill is intended to be codified as part of Title 13, Chapter 27 of Montana law, which governs election practices. The legislation aims to increase transparency by ensuring that individuals signing petitions are aware that the person collecting signatures is being paid to do so. The bill includes a severability clause, which means that if any part of the law is found to be invalid, the rest of the law can remain in effect. The bill would become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the appropriate legislative authorities.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2926