HB221

Revise election laws to require certain local elections to take place in even-numbered years

Failed·5/22/25

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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Local Government

Mar 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Hearing (S) Local Government