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LC 2655

Generally revise election laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana election law revision bill stalled in drafting phase without advancing to legislative consideration or public debate.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2655

Legislative bill overview

LC 2655 is a draft bill in Montana that proposes broad revisions to the state's election laws. The bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage and died in process on May 27, 2025, without being formally introduced to the legislature.

Why is this important

Election law revisions can substantially affect voter access, election administration, party procedures, and campaign finance—issues that directly impact how citizens participate in democracy. Comprehensive election law overhauls typically reflect changing priorities around ballot security, voter convenience, or electoral competition.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's title indicates "general revisions" without specifying which election laws would change, making it difficult to assess which groups would benefit or face barriers
  • Lack of transparency: The bill never reached public debate stages, so no official summary of provisions exists to evaluate specific policy choices
  • Unknown stakeholder impacts: Without details, it's unclear whether changes would affect voter registration procedures, mail-in voting, voter ID requirements, candidate filing, or other substantive elements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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