The bill mandates that all candidates for public office must be registered voters in the jurisdiction where they are seeking election. This requirement aims to ensure that individuals running for office have a vested interest in the community they represent and are actively participating in the electoral process.

To implement this change, the bill amends Section 2-16-102 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include this new stipulation regarding voter registration for candidates. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgency of this requirement for future elections.

Statutes affected:
HB0306_1.pdf: 2-16-102
HB0306_2.pdf: 2-16-102
Amended: 2-16-102
Introduced: 2-16-102