Montana HB221 revises election laws to mandate certain local elections occur in even-numbered years.

Montana HB221 amends election laws to require certain local elections to take place in even-numbered years. Specifically, it mandates that elections for municipal officers, federal officers, state officers, and district court judges must occur on the general election day in even-numbered years. The bill also includes provisions for transitioning terms of office that end in odd-numbered years, ensuring special elections are held in the preceding even-numbered year. This change applies to all municipal elections scheduled after the effective date of the act.

Montana HB221 revises election laws to mandate certain local elections occur in even-numbered years.

Montana HB221 amends election laws to require certain local elections to take place in even-numbered years. Specifically, it mandates that elections for municipal officers, federal officers, state officers, and district court judges must occur on the general election day in even-numbered years. The bill also includes provisions for transitioning terms of office that end in odd-numbered years, ensuring special elections are held in the preceding even-numbered year. This change applies to all municipal elections scheduled after the effective date of the act.