SB281

Revise electioneering laws

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB281 revises electioneering laws by prohibiting certain activities within 100 feet of polling places and lines of voters.

Montana SB281 amends electioneering laws by prohibiting the distribution of alcohol, tobacco, food, drink, or anything of value to voters within 100 feet of polling places and lines of voters. It also bans soliciting information from electors before or after they have voted. The bill requires the Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana of these changes. The act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

DDDR

5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 21, 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 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) State Administration