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MT SB543

Bill

Status

Failed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wylie Galt

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates for Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice or Justice may voluntarily indicate political party affiliation on nomination declarations, with that affiliation appearing on primary and general election ballots
  • Candidates who choose not to indicate party affiliation will appear on the ballot with the word "Nonpartisan"
  • Supreme Court candidates may publicly announce their political party affiliation and campaign endorsements they have received
  • Filing fee for Supreme Court Chief Justice or Justice candidates set at $1,750
  • Applies to primary and general elections held on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Revise judiciary laws

Revenue, State

Last Action

(S) Died in Process

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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