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MT SB220

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Windy Boy

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

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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