SB314

Revise election laws to prohibit a political party from nominating a replacement candidate when the original candidate is found to be ineligible

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB314 prohibits political parties from nominating a replacement candidate if the original candidate is found ineligible.

Montana SB314 amends election laws to prohibit a political party from nominating a replacement candidate if the original candidate is found ineligible. This change applies when a candidate dies or withdraws before the filing deadline, or is disqualified after the deadline. The bill specifies that a party cannot appoint a replacement if the original candidate was disqualified under the Montana constitution or if the deadline for certifying candidate names has passed. This act is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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51 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 10, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 10, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred