The bill amends Section 13-38-201 of the Montana Code Annotated to streamline the election process for precinct committee representatives by stipulating that only contested races for male or female committee representatives need to appear on the primary ballot. This change aims to simplify the election process and reduce unnecessary elections when there are no contested positions.

Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions allowing election administrators to forgo holding elections for male or female committee representatives if the number of candidates is equal to or less than the number of positions available. In such cases, the candidates will be declared elected by acclamation. Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for handling tie votes and the filling of vacancies in committee representative positions, ensuring that these processes align with party rules.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-38-201
SB0184_1(1): 13-38-201
SB0184_1(2): 13-38-201
SB0184_1(3): 13-38-201
SB0184_1(4): 13-38-201
SB0184_1(5): 13-38-201
SB0184_1(6): 13-38-201
SB0184_1: 13-38-201
SB0184_2: 13-38-201
SB0184_X(1): 13-38-201
SB0184_X(2): 13-38-201
SB0184_X(3): 13-38-201
SB0184_X(4): 13-38-201
SB0184_X: 13-38-201