HB423

Revise election laws related to active and inactive voter lists

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Montana HB423 revises election laws to improve the maintenance of voter registration lists.

Montana HB423 revises election laws to enhance the maintenance of voter registration lists. The bill mandates election administrators to compare voter lists against national change of address files and send confirmation notices to voters whose addresses have changed. If an address cannot be verified, the voter is placed on an inactive list. The bill also requires the secretary of state to adopt rules for maintaining voter lists, including procedures for reactivation or cancellation of voter registrations. The changes are effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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17 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Feb 20, 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 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President