The bill amends two sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) related to public notices for elections, specifically concerning absentee ballot counting and voting systems. In Section 13-15-105, the timeframe for notifying the public about the method and timing of absentee ballot counting is adjusted from a maximum of 10 days to 12 days before the election, while maintaining a minimum notice period of 2 days. Similarly, Section 13-17-203 changes the notice period for information regarding voting systems from a maximum of 10 days to 12 days before an election, also with a minimum of 2 days.

These amendments aim to enhance public awareness and transparency regarding election procedures by extending the notice period for both absentee ballot counting and voting systems. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1(1): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1(2): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1(3): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1(4): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1(5): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1(6): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_1: 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_2: 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_X(1): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_X(2): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_X(3): 13-15-105, 13-17-203
SB0115_X: 13-15-105, 13-17-203