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MT SB220
Bill
Status
Failed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Windy Boy
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AI Summary
- Counties must establish at least one permanent satellite election office within Indian reservation boundaries, with location selected by the tribal government in consultation with county officials, unless the tribe determines it unnecessary
- Satellite offices must open within 7 days of regular voter registration start and provide full election services including replacement ballots, in-person absentee voting, and late voter registration
- Tribal photo identification cards are valid for voter identification without requiring a residential address or expiration date
- Electors may use "nontraditional addresses" (narrative descriptions of residence location) for voter registration when no standard address exists or when residing on Indian reservations
- Indian reservations must have at least one ballot deposit location for each town more than 13 miles from a permanent satellite election office, with tribal governments selecting the locations; effective January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Generally revise election laws and procedures
Elections
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration1/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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