This bill, requested by the Commissioner of Political Practices, amends Section 13-37-126 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the notification process regarding a municipal candidate's compliance with disclosure requirements necessary for appearing on the ballot. The bill specifies that the Commissioner must notify the Secretary of State and the election administrator when a candidate or their treasurer fails to comply with the required statements or reports.

Key changes include the deletion of the previous notification timeline and the insertion of new deadlines for municipal elections. Specifically, for municipal primary elections, the Commissioner must provide notification no later than five days after the candidate filing deadline. For municipal general elections, the notification must be given by September 30, or the preceding Friday if September 30 falls on a weekend. The bill also establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13-37-126