Senate Bill 56 proposes amendments to the process for placing constitutional amendments on the general election ballot in Montana. The bill changes the requirement for the number of counties needed to support a petition from "one-half of the counties" to "two-fifths of the legislative representative districts," specifically totaling 40 districts. This adjustment aims to streamline the petition process and make it more accessible for voters to initiate constitutional amendments.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the format of the petition, requiring each signer to provide their name, address, or telephone number in a manner consistent with their voter registration. It also establishes penalties for individuals who violate the petition signing rules, such as signing under a false name or signing multiple times for the same issue. The bill is set to take effect upon passage and approval, and it applies to petitions approved as to form after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
SB0056_1.pdf: 13-27-204, 13-27-207
Introduced: 13-27-204, 13-27-207