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MT SB543
Bill
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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