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MT HB455

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julie Dooling

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the Commissioner of Political Practices notification deadline for municipal general elections from September 30 to September 24 (or the preceding Friday if that date falls on a weekend)
  • Retains the existing deadline for municipal primary elections at no later than 5 days after the candidate filing deadline
  • Amends Section 13-37-126, MCA, which governs when candidates may be removed from ballots for failing to file required campaign finance statements or reports
  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval
  • Applies to all municipal primary and general elections held on or after April 20, 2025

Legislative Description

Revise election laws related to COPP deadlines for municipal candidates

Elections

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Administration3/3/2025
State Administration2/12/2025

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