This bill aims to revise the notice requirements for ballot issues in Montana by mandating that the Secretary of State post the complete text of proposed or referred ballot issues online. It requires that signature sheets for initiatives and referendums include both the general web address and the specific web address where the complete text can be found. Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to ensure that voters are informed about the complete text of initiatives and referendums, which must now be available online rather than attached to the signature sheets.

Key amendments include the requirement for the Secretary of State to post petitions online and to publish proposed constitutional amendments on their website, as well as in newspapers. The bill also clarifies that voters are urged to read the complete text of initiatives and referendums available online, rather than relying on printed materials attached to petitions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13-27-201, 13-27-204, 13-27-205, 13-27-207, 13-27-208, 13-27-311