The bill amends existing laws regarding late voter registration and the process for changing voter registration information in Montana. Specifically, it revises Section 13-2-304 to allow electors to register or update their voter registration information after the close of regular registration and vote in federal elections. The new provisions specify that an elector may register or change their information up until 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 requirements for obtaining a ballot for school elections and outlines the process for returning ballots.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 13-21-104 to ensure that rules regarding electronic registration and voting are established, including provisions for uniform standards and the availability of absentee ballots. It allows covered voters to register and vote up until the polls close on election day, and it includes measures to protect the integrity and secrecy of electronically transmitted votes. The bill emphasizes the interdependence of its provisions, stating that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, all parts will be invalidated.

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