This bill aims to prohibit the acceptance or use of certain funds for conducting elections, thereby ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. It introduces a new penalty for violations, categorizing such violations as felonies. The bill amends existing legal provisions in Sections 7-8-103 and 17-3-1001 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes.

The specific legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that define the types of funds that cannot be accepted or used for elections, as well as the establishment of penalties for those who violate these regulations. The bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency in election financing, reinforcing the principle that elections should be conducted without undue influence from prohibited sources of funding.

Statutes affected:
SB0117_1.pdf: 7-8-103, 17-3-1001
SB0117_2.pdf: 7-8-103, 17-3-1001
SB0117_3.pdf: 7-8-103, 17-3-1001
Amended: 7-8-103, 17-3-1001
Introduced: 7-8-103, 17-3-1001