House Bill 179 amends Section 13-2-222 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the process for reactivating voters who are on the inactive list. The bill specifies that a voter's name cannot be moved from the inactive list 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.

The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate voter status and ensures that only those who actively engage in the voting process or provide updated information can be reactivated. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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(8): 13-2-222
HB0179_1(9): 13-2-222
HB0179_1: 13-2-222
HB0179_2: 13-2-222
HB0179_X(1): 13-2-222
HB0179_X(2): 13-2-222
HB0179_X(3): 13-2-222
HB0179_X(4): 13-2-222
HB0179_X(5): 13-2-222
HB0179_X: 13-2-222