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MT SB498
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the general requirement for election judges to separate ballots by political party and count each party's ballots separately during primary election preparation
- Limits the party-separation requirement to only counties where ballots are solely counted by hand
- Retains existing requirements to reconcile ballot totals with voter counts, list candidates by party in tally books, and bundle voted ballots by party for return to election administrators
- Amends Section 13-10-311, MCA governing election judges' duties when preparing for vote counts
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Revise election laws related to preparation procedures for primary elections
Elections
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/8/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration3/17/2025
State Administration2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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