SB58

Revise vote count procedures

Complete·4/17/25

Montana SB58 revises vote count procedures, including absentee ballot validation and handling of discrepancies.

Montana SB58 revises vote count procedures by specifying that only valid absentee ballots can be counted, requiring verification of the elector's signature and timely receipt. It mandates investigation and reporting by the election administrator when the counting board cannot reconcile the total number of ballots with the pollbook. The bill also details conditions under which ballots are considered invalid, such as identifying marks by the elector or multiple ballots in a single envelope. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Jan 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

Senate

(S) Transmitted to Governor