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MT HB482

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lukas Schubert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all local government elections in Montana to be conducted on a partisan basis, eliminating the option for nonpartisan elections
  • Amends election statutes governing multiple forms of local government including county manager, municipal council-mayor, and municipal commission-manager systems
  • Removes language allowing local governments to choose between partisan and nonpartisan election formats
  • Applies to city officers, requiring elections based on party affiliation rather than solely on qualifications and fitness for public service
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Provide that local government elections be partisan

Elections

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Administration2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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