HB455

Revise election laws related to COPP deadlines for municipal candidates

Complete·5/1/25

Montana HB455 updates deadlines for notifying municipal candidates about compliance with election laws.

Montana HB455 revises election laws to update the Commissioner of Political Practices' deadlines for notifying municipal candidates about compliance with filing requirements. The bill specifies that the commissioner must notify candidates within 5 days after the candidate filing deadline for municipal elections. For municipal general elections, the notification must occur by September 30, or the preceding Friday if September 30 falls on a weekend. This act applies to all municipal primary and general elections held on or after April 20, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DRD

Calendar

Mar 21, 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 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President