SB130

Revise elected official recall laws

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB130 revises recall laws for elected officials, removing the requirement for a statement of reasons or grounds for recall.

Montana SB130 revises the Montana Recall Act by eliminating the requirement for a statement of reasons or grounds for recall in recall petitions. The bill allows any person holding a public office to be subject to recall, regardless of whether they were elected or appointed. It also allows the qualified electors to determine the sufficiency of any reasons or grounds for recall provided in the petition. The bill outlines procedures for recall petitions, including the form of circulation sheets and the notification process for the officer being recalled.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) State Administration--

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 18, 2025

Senate

(S) Motion Failed