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MT SB130
Bill
AI Summary
- Eliminates the requirement to state specific grounds for recalling elected officials, removing the previous limitation to physical/mental unfitness, incompetence, oath violation, official misconduct, or felony conviction
- Makes any statement of reasons for recall optional rather than mandatory on recall petitions, with a 200-word limit if provided
- Transfers authority to judge the sufficiency of any recall reasons from the judiciary to qualified electors voting in the recall election
- Removes the requirement that petitioners swear to the truth of facts contained in recall petitions before a person authorized to administer oaths
- Amends seven sections of Montana Code Annotated relating to recall procedures, petition forms, ballot language, and related statutory cross-references
Legislative Description
Revise elected official recall laws
Public Officers and Employees
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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