Senate Bill No. [number], introduced by W. McKamey at the request of the State Administration and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee, aims to establish an online voter registration system in Montana. The bill mandates the Secretary of State to create and maintain a publicly accessible online voter registration system that includes an application form compliant with existing voter registration laws. Applicants will be required to attest to the truth of their information, consent to the use of their driver's license or state ID signature, and provide necessary identification details. The bill also outlines a verification process where the Secretary of State will compare applicant information against motor vehicle records, and if discrepancies arise, the application will be rejected with written notification provided to the applicant.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 13-2-110 of the Montana Code Annotated to incorporate the new online registration process while maintaining existing provisions for in-person and mail applications. It includes a requirement for the Secretary of State to notify federally recognized tribal governments in Montana about the new act and specifies that the act will take effect on January 1, 2026. The bill also includes provisions for rulemaking to implement the online registration system and ensures that the system will not accept applications during the 30 days leading up to an election.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-2-110
SB0008_1(1): 13-2-110
SB0008_1(2): 13-2-110
SB0008_1(3): 13-2-110
SB0008_1(4): 13-2-110
SB0008_1(5): 13-2-110
SB0008_1: 13-2-110