MT HB406

Candidate filing window for school board trustee positions changed from 40 days before the election to a window between 145 and 85 days before the regular school election day

Write-in candidate declaration deadline for school trustee positions set at 65 days before the election

Regular school election resolution deadline moved from 70 days to 145 days before the election, with ability to amend until 70 days prior; special elections retain the 70-day requirement

Ballot certification deadline extended from 37 days to 40 days before an election

Candidate withdrawal deadline changed from the day before ballot certification to the candidate filing deadline (85 days before election)