The bill revises the duties of the Secretary of State in Montana, specifically granting the Secretary supervisory powers over county election administrators. It amends Sections 2-15-401 and 13-1-301 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include new provisions that require the Secretary of State to oversee all matters related to the duties of election administrators. This includes the authority to order and direct election administrators, as well as the requirement for these administrators to provide information related to voter registration, voter rolls, elections, and election management systems when requested by the Secretary of State.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of election administrators, who are typically the county clerk and recorder unless designated otherwise. The Secretary of State's supervisory powers are explicitly stated in the context of election administration, ensuring a structured oversight mechanism. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-401, 13-1-301
SB0298_1(1): 2-15-401, 13-1-301
SB0298_1: 2-15-401, 13-1-301