This bill mandates that elections for municipal officers in Montana be held during even-numbered years, amending existing laws to reflect this change. Specifically, it modifies Section 13-1-104 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include municipal officers in the list of positions elected during general elections in even-numbered years, while removing the provision that allowed for elections in odd-numbered years. Additionally, it amends Section 3-6-201, which outlines the election and term of municipal court judges, to ensure consistency with the new election schedule.

To facilitate this transition, the bill includes provisions for current municipal officers whose terms end in January 2024 and January 2026, allowing them to be appointed for an additional one-year term, thus aligning their election cycle with the new schedule. These additional terms will not count against any term limits that may apply to the officers. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-6-201, 13-1-104