The bill amends Sections 13-15-105 and 13-17-203 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to adjust the timeframe for public notices related to elections. Specifically, it changes the notice period for absentee ballot counting from a maximum of 10 days to 12 days before an election, while also establishing a minimum notice period of 2 days. This adjustment applies to the notice that the election administrator must broadcast or publish regarding the method and timing of absentee ballot counting.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timeframe for publishing information about voting systems, also extending the maximum notice period from 10 days to 12 days before an election, with the same minimum notice period of 2 days. The election administrator is required to provide details such as a diagram of the voting system, sample ballot layout, and voting location information. 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