SB242

Revise election laws related to ballot form and uniformity

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Montana SB242 revises election laws to standardize ballot form and uniformity.

Montana SB242 revises election laws to standardize ballot form and uniformity. It mandates that the secretary of state adopt statewide uniform rules for ballot form, ensuring consistency across the state. The rules must address ballot corrections, write-in provisions, and the size and content of stubs on paper ballots. The bill also requires that all candidates' names appear in the same font size and style, and that unvoted ballots are handled according to specified procedures. The act is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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28 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs 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