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SB 130

Revise elected official recall laws

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Trebas

Montana bill proposing changes to elected official recall procedures died in committee without advancing to a floor vote during the 2025 session.

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Bill Summary · SB 130

Legislative bill overview

SB 130 proposed revisions to Montana's laws governing the recall of elected officials, though specific amendments were not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeremy Trebas but failed to advance through the committee process during the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

Recall mechanisms are a form of direct democracy that allow voters to remove elected officials before their terms end. Changes to recall laws can significantly affect political accountability, voter power, and the stability of elected bodies—making such legislation substantive regardless of which direction reforms lean.

Potential points of contention

  • Threshold difficulty: Whether recall should require high signature thresholds (protecting incumbents from frivolous efforts) or lower thresholds (empowering voters dissatisfied with representation)
  • Grounds for recall: Whether recalls should be allowed "for cause" (specific misconduct) or "at will" (voter preference alone), affecting when officials can be challenged
  • Timing and frequency: Whether multiple recall attempts against the same official should be permitted consecutively or limited to prevent harassment campaigns

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

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