SB115

Revise election laws related to public notices

Complete·4/17/25

Montana SB115 revises election laws to adjust the timeframe for public notices related to absentee ballot counting and voting systems.

Montana SB115 amends election laws to adjust the timeframe for public notices related to absentee ballot counting and voting systems. The bill specifies that election administrators must broadcast or publish notices about absentee ballot counting methods and locations at least two days and no more than 12 days before an election. It also mandates that information about voting systems, including diagrams, locations, and instructions, must be broadcast or published at least two days and no more than 12 days before an election. The changes are effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Jan 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker