This bill aims to revise campaign finance laws in Montana by prohibiting nonresidents from participating in financial activities related to constitutional initiatives. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for individuals who are not residents of the state to make disbursements for electioneering communications, contributions, or expenditures concerning these initiatives. Additionally, the bill prohibits the solicitation, acceptance, or receipt of such contributions or expenditures from nonresidents. Violators of these provisions may face civil liability as outlined in existing law.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes these prohibitions and clarifies that they will be codified as part of Title 13, chapter 37, part 2 of Montana law. This legislative change is intended to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process by limiting outside influence on constitutional initiatives within the state.