Montana HB479 requires candidates to disclose their citizenship status and list other nations of citizenship.
Montana HB479 amends the state's election laws to require candidates for office to disclose their citizenship status. Specifically, candidates must list any nation or nations of citizenship other than the United States or a federally recognized Indian tribe. This information must be included in the candidate's declaration of intent or nomination and posted online by the secretary of state. The bill also mandates that the secretary of state send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana. The changes are effective immediately upon passage and approval.
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