The bill proposes amendments to the Montana voter registration process, allowing electors to indicate a political party preference when registering to vote. Specifically, it introduces a standard application form that includes options for party affiliation, such as Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Republican, other, or prefer not to answer. Additionally, individuals who are already registered can add or change their party affiliation at any time. The bill also mandates that the statewide voter registration list and precinct registers include the political party affiliation of electors if that information is provided.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to ensure that the political party affiliation is included in the lists of registered electors and precinct registers. It removes the requirement to list addresses in the precinct register while maintaining the inclusion of party affiliation. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, streamlining the voter registration process and enhancing the transparency of party affiliations in the electoral system.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-1-210, 13-2-115, 13-2-116