SB129

Revise voter registration laws to include party preference

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB129 revises voter registration laws to allow individuals to add a political party preference.

Montana SB129 amends voter registration laws to include an option for individuals to add a political party preference when completing the standard application form. This bill also modifies the absentee ballot application to include a request option for receiving ballots for subsequent elections. The revised law allows individuals to choose from several party affiliations or opt not to answer. The bill is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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52 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Jan 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 28, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Mar 28, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred