House Bill No. introduced by Z. Wirth and others amends Section 13-27-102 of the Montana Code Annotated to specify that only active electors, as defined in 13-1-101, may sign petitions. This change replaces the previous requirement that allowed any qualified elector to sign. Additionally, the bill maintains the provision that individuals gathering signatures cannot be compensated based on the number of signatures they collect.

The bill also includes a provision for an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. This legislative change aims to ensure that only those actively participating in the electoral process can influence petition initiatives, thereby enhancing the integrity of the petitioning process in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-27-102
HB0598_1(1): 13-27-102
HB0598_1(2): 13-27-102
HB0598_1(3): 13-27-102
HB0598_1(4): 13-27-102
HB0598_1(5): 13-27-102
HB0598_1: 13-27-102