SB490

Revise election laws regarding late registration

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Montana SB490 revises election laws to allow late voter registration and changes up to election day.

Montana SB490 amends election laws to allow voters to register or change their voter registration information after the close of regular registration, provided the election administrator verifies the information before noon on the day before the election. Voters can also register and vote up to the time the polls close on election day. The bill allows for the use of provisional ballots if there is a question about the voter's registration information or eligibility. It also permits covered voters to cast ballots electronically, ensuring the secrecy of these votes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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41 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker