Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise electioneering laws in Montana by prohibiting electioneering activities within 100 feet of a line of voters waiting outside polling locations on election day. The bill amends Section 13-35-211 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that electioneering is not allowed not only within polling places and buildings where elections are held but also within 100 feet of voters waiting to cast their ballots. Additionally, it restricts candidates and their campaign representatives from distributing items of value, such as food or drink, within the same proximity.

The bill also includes provisions for notifying tribal governments by requiring the Secretary of State to send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana. Furthermore, the act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. These changes are intended to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by minimizing potential influences on voters as they approach polling locations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-35-211
SB0281_1(1): 13-35-211
SB0281_1(2): 13-35-211
SB0281_1: 13-35-211