The bill amends Section 13-2-222 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the process for reactivating voters who are on the inactive list. Specifically, it establishes that a voter 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.

This legislation aims to ensure that the criteria for reactivating a voter's status are clearly defined and that signing a petition does not automatically change a voter's status. The bill 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