Bill
LC 1797
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1797, Title: Generally revise election laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 22, 2024Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1797, Title: Generally revise election laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 22, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to make various changes to Montana's election laws, with the stated goal of improving the integrity, security, and accessibility of the state's electoral process.
Key Provisions:
- Require voter ID for all in-person and mail-in ballots
- Limit the number of ballot drop boxes and their locations
- Prohibit the use of private funding for election administration
- Increase penalties for voter intimidation and election interference
- Mandate post-election audits for all statewide and federal races
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Voters, particularly those without valid ID or limited access to drop boxes, may face new barriers to casting their ballots
- Election officials and county clerks would need to adapt procedures and allocate resources to comply with the new requirements
- Advocacy groups and political organizations could be impacted by restrictions on private election funding
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced as a draft legislative concept (LC) but did not progress further in the legislative process. It died without being formally introduced as a bill. Any future changes to Montana's election laws would need to be taken up in a subsequent legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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