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 maintaining a minimum notice period of 2 days. Additionally, it 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 of 2 days.

These amendments aim to enhance public awareness and transparency regarding the absentee ballot counting process and the voting systems in use. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, ensuring that the new notice requirements are implemented in a timely manner for upcoming elections.

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