Senate Bill No. introduced by J. Trebas, L. Schubert, and G. Nikolakakos aims to allow electors in Montana to add a political party preference to their voter registration. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically Sections 13-1-210, 13-2-115, and 13-2-116. Key provisions include the establishment of a standard application form for voter registration that allows individuals to select a political party affiliation, with options for "other party affiliation" and "prefer not to answer." Additionally, the bill mandates that the political party affiliation of registered voters be included in the statewide voter registration system and precinct registers, provided that this information is available.

The bill also modifies the effective date from "immediate" to January 1, 2026, ensuring that the changes will take effect at the beginning of the new year. This legislation aims to enhance voter engagement by allowing individuals to express their political affiliations more clearly during the registration process, thereby potentially increasing participation in the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(1): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(2): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(3): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(4): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(5): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(6): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1(7): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_1: 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(1): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(10): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(11): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(12): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(13): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(2): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(3): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(4): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(5): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(6): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(7): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(8): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2(9): 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116
SB0129_2: 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116