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MT SB57
Bill
AI Summary
- County canvassing boards must now compare the number of votes cast to the number of registered electors and the number of persons who voted during the canvass process
- Boards must immediately investigate any discrepancy where votes for a candidate or ballot issue exceed the number of electors or voters in a precinct, or any error affecting vote total accuracy
- Investigations must be concluded within 2 days and continue until discrepancies are reconciled and documented or determined to have no impact on the election outcome
- Canvassing boards may require election administrators to conduct recounts or ballot inspections as part of their investigation, changing from the previous petition-based process
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Revise county canvassing processes
Elections
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/13/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration2/11/2025
State Administration1/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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