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LC 1478

Revise election laws related to preparation procedures for primary elections

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill revises primary election administrative procedures; specific changes pending final draft delivery and legislative action.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 1478

Legislative bill overview

LC 1478 revises Montana's election laws governing the procedural preparation and administrative processes for primary elections. The bill has progressed through legislative drafting stages and was delivered to the requester in February 2025. Specific substantive changes are not yet publicly detailed, as the bill remains in draft form.

Why is this important

Primary election procedures affect ballot access, voter participation, and party nomination processes across the state. Changes to preparation procedures could impact election administration timelines, county clerk responsibilities, and candidate filing deadlines. These administrative modifications can have cascading effects on local election operations and voter accessibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Clarity on which specific preparation procedures are being revised and whether changes increase or decrease administrative burden on county election officials
  • Whether modifications affect ballot access for candidates from smaller parties or independent candidates
  • Timeline implications: whether revised procedures require adequate notice to counties and sufficient lead time before implementing changes in upcoming election cycles

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

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