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MT HB295

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Fielder

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Judicial candidates may indicate political party affiliation on their declaration for nomination, with the affiliation appearing on both primary and general election ballots in no more than three words
  • Judicial candidates may publicly announce their political party affiliation and any campaign endorsements they have received
  • Candidates who choose not to disclose a political party affiliation will appear on the ballot with the word "Undisclosed"
  • Amends existing restrictions on use of party names to create an exception for judicial candidates indicating party affiliation
  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Revise laws related to judicial transparency and elections

Elections

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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