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 establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval, ensuring that the new requirements for petition signatories take effect without delay. This legislative change aims to enhance the integrity of the petition process by ensuring that only those who are currently active voters can participate in signing petitions.

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: 13-27-102