House Bill No. introduced by K. Love, R. Marshall, A. Regier, and P. Fielder aims to clarify the term of a precinct committee representative in Montana. The bill amends Section 13-38-202 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to specify that the term of a precinct committee representative will commence on the date the election is certified by the county and will conclude on the certification of the subsequent election. This replaces the previous language that stated the term lasted for two years from the date of election or appointment, with the new language ensuring that the term aligns with the election certification process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that in cases of appointment, the term must also conclude on the certification of the next election. The provisions regarding vacancies in the office of precinct committee representative remain unchanged, stating that vacancies can only occur due to the death, written resignation, or loss of residency or voter registration of the incumbent. The remaining members of the county central committee are empowered to select a precinct resident to fill any vacancy that arises.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-38-202
HB0309_1(1): 13-38-202
HB0309_1(2): 13-38-202
HB0309_1(3): 13-38-202
HB0309_1(4): 13-38-202
HB0309_1(5): 13-38-202
HB0309_1(6): 13-38-202
HB0309_1(7): 13-38-202
HB0309_1: 13-38-202
HB0309_2(1): 13-38-202
HB0309_2(2): 13-38-202
HB0309_2(3): 13-38-202
HB0309_2(4): 13-38-202
HB0309_2(5): 13-38-202
HB0309_2(6): 13-38-202
HB0309_2: 13-38-202