HB293

Revise election administrator laws

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Montana HB293 revises election administrator laws, requiring appointed administrators to report to the county governing body.

Montana HB293 revises election administrator laws by requiring appointed election administrators to report directly to the county governing body. The bill amends Section 13-1-301 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify that the county clerk and recorder is the default election administrator unless otherwise designated by the county governing body. If an election administrator is appointed, they must report to the county governing body. The bill is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President