Senate Bill No. introduced by K. Bogner proposes significant revisions to Montana's primary election laws. The bill moves the date of the primary election from June to May, ensuring that it occurs on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May in even-numbered years. Additionally, the bill mandates that when a primary election coincides with a school election, they must be conducted on separate ballots, with the primary election ballots counted before those of the school election. This change aims to streamline the election process and clarify the procedures for handling multiple elections on the same day.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision requiring the Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana about the new legislation. This notification aims to ensure that tribal governments are informed and can participate in the electoral process effectively. The amendments to Section 13-1-107 of the Montana Code Annotated reflect these changes, enhancing the organization and timing of primary elections in the state.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-1-107
SB0399_1(1): 13-1-107
SB0399_1(2): 13-1-107
SB0399_1(3): 13-1-107
SB0399_1: 13-1-107