The bill amends Section 13-2-222 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the process for reactivating an elector's status from inactive to active. Specifically, it stipulates that an elector's name cannot be moved to the active list simply by signing a petition for a statewide ballot issue. Instead, reactivation can occur through specific actions such as voting in person, submitting an absentee ballot application, notifying the election administrator of a current residence, or completing a reactivation form with updated address information.

Additionally, the bill establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. This legislative change aims to ensure that the criteria for reactivating an elector's status are clear and that signing a petition does not automatically alter an individual's voting status.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-2-222
HB0179_1(1): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(2): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(3): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(4): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(5): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(6): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(7): 13-2-222
HB0179_1: 13-2-222