The bill proposes to revise primary election laws in Montana by moving the date of the primary election from June to May. It amends Section 13-1-107 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to establish that primary elections will be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May in even-numbered years. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for conducting multiple elections on the same day, requiring that when a primary election and a school election occur simultaneously, they must be placed on separate ballots. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the ballots from the primary election be counted before those from the school election.

In addition to the changes regarding election dates and ballot procedures, the bill includes a new section that requires the Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana about the enactment of this legislation. This aims to ensure that tribal governments are informed and can participate in the electoral process effectively.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-1-107