The bill aims to revise existing campaign finance laws by making several key changes. Notably, it removes the requirement that campaign treasurers must be registered voters, which broadens the pool of individuals eligible to serve in this role. Additionally, the bill eliminates the obligation for unopposed candidates to file 48-hour reports, thereby reducing the administrative burden on these candidates. It also clarifies the specific time of day when reports are due and provides exceptions for certain disclosure requirements related to 48-hour reports and campaign debt.

Furthermore, the bill revises the reporting requirements for incidental committees, streamlining the process and potentially making it easier for these groups to comply with campaign finance regulations. The amendments affect multiple sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 13-37-203, 13-37-226, 13-37-229, and 13-37-232, reflecting a comprehensive update to the state's campaign finance framework.

Statutes affected:
SB0393_1.pdf: 13-37-203, 13-37-226, 13-37-229, 13-37-232
SB0393_2.pdf: 13-37-203, 13-37-226, 13-37-229, 13-37-232
Amended: 13-37-203, 13-37-226, 13-37-229, 13-37-232
Introduced: 13-37-203, 13-37-226, 13-37-229, 13-37-232