This bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to allow political parties to contribute to judicial candidates, which was previously prohibited. Specifically, it repeals Section 13-35-231, which made it unlawful for political parties to contribute to judicial candidates. Additionally, it modifies Section 3-10-201 by removing the reference to the prohibition on political party contributions to justices of the peace, thereby enabling such contributions. The bill also amends Section 3-10-206 to clarify the election requirements for filling vacancies in the office of a justice of the peace.

Furthermore, the bill makes adjustments to Section 13-37-211 regarding joint fundraising committees, allowing for more flexibility in fundraising efforts among candidates and political parties. It specifies that joint fundraising committees may include political party committees and outlines the procedures for contributions and expenditures, ensuring compliance with existing campaign finance laws. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the ability of political parties to support judicial candidates financially while maintaining regulatory oversight on campaign contributions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(1): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(2): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(3): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(4): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(5): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(6): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(7): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1(8): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_1: 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(1): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(10): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(11): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(12): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(13): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(2): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(3): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(4): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(5): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(6): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(7): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(8): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2(9): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_2: 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(1): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(2): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(3): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(4): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(5): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(6): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X(7): 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211
HB0039_X: 3-10-201, 3-10-206, 13-37-211