The bill revises the process for written plans of conduct for elections conducted by mail in Montana. It amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to streamline the requirements for election administrators. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for the Secretary of State to review and approve written plans for mail ballot elections, instead mandating that these plans be publicly posted on the county election office website at least 60 days prior to the election. Additionally, it specifies that any amendments to the mail ballot plan must also be publicly noticed, ensuring transparency in the election process.

Furthermore, the bill establishes clear guidelines for the distribution of election materials to voters, requiring that each qualified elector receives a single packet containing an official ballot, secrecy envelope, signature envelope, and complete written instructions. The amendments also clarify the responsibilities of school districts in calling school elections and transmitting necessary information to the county election administrator. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency and transparency of mail ballot elections in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_1(1): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_1(2): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_1(3): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_1(4): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_1(5): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_1: 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(1): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(10): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(11): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(12): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(13): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(14): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(15): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(2): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(3): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(4): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(5): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(6): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(7): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(8): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2(9): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_2: 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_3(1): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_3(2): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_3(3): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_3(4): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_3: 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(1): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(2): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(3): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(4): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(5): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(6): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(7): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(8): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X(9): 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201
HB0527_X: 13-19-105, 13-19-205, 13-19-206, 20-20-201