Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to prohibit county governing bodies in Montana from removing election administration duties from the county clerk and recorder during their current term in office. The bill amends Section 13-1-301 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to specify that while the governing body may designate another official or appoint an election administrator, they cannot strip the county clerk and recorder of these responsibilities until their term ends. However, the governing body retains the authority to remove these duties for future terms. Additionally, the county clerk and recorder has the option to voluntarily relinquish their election administration responsibilities during their current term.

The bill also clarifies that the election administrator, typically the county clerk and recorder, is responsible for managing all procedures related to voter registration and elections, maintaining relevant county records, and serving as the primary contact for the statewide voter registration list. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-1-301
SB0128_1(1): 13-1-301
SB0128_1(2): 13-1-301
SB0128_1(3): 13-1-301
SB0128_1(4): 13-1-301
SB0128_1(5): 13-1-301
SB0128_1(6): 13-1-301
SB0128_1: 13-1-301