The bill revises the provisions regarding late voter registration and the associated timelines for electors to register, change their voter registration information, and vote in federal elections. Specifically, it amends Section 13-2-304 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow electors to register or update their registration information after the close of regular registration, provided that the election administrator receives and verifies this information by specific deadlines: prior to the close of business on the Friday before the election, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the Saturday before the election, and prior to noon on election day. Additionally, it clarifies the process for obtaining and returning ballots for those who register late, including requirements for school elections.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 13-21-104, establishing that the Secretary of State must adopt rules for electronic registration and voting, ensuring uniform standards and allowing covered voters to register and vote up until the polls close on election day, subject to the provisions of Section 13-2-304. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the secrecy and integrity of electronically transmitted votes. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the late registration process and enhance voter accessibility in federal elections.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1(1): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1(2): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1(3): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1(4): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1(5): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1(6): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_1: 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(1): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(10): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(11): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(12): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(13): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(2): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(3): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(4): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(5): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(6): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(7): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(8): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2(9): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_2: 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(1): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(10): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(11): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(2): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(3): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(4): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(5): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(6): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(7): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(8): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3(9): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_3: 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(1): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(10): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(11): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(12): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(2): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(3): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(4): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(5): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(6): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(7): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(8): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X(9): 13-2-304, 13-21-104
SB0490_X: 13-2-304, 13-21-104