The bill amends Section 13-38-201 of the Montana Code Annotated to establish that an individual may not be appointed or elected to serve as a committee representative for more than one political party during the same 2-year term. This change aims to ensure that committee representatives maintain a clear affiliation with a single political party, thereby promoting integrity and reducing potential conflicts of interest within the political process.

In addition to this new provision, the bill outlines the procedures for the election or appointment of committee representatives at primary elections, including stipulations for handling vacancies and tie votes. The existing framework for the election process remains intact, allowing political parties to either appoint representatives according to their rules or conduct elections during primary elections. The bill also includes a saving clause, ensuring that it does not affect any rights, duties, or proceedings that were initiated before its effective date.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-38-201
HB0725_1(1): 13-38-201
HB0725_1(2): 13-38-201
HB0725_1(3): 13-38-201
HB0725_1(4): 13-38-201
HB0725_1(5): 13-38-201
HB0725_1(6): 13-38-201
HB0725_1: 13-38-201
HB0725_X(1): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(10): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(11): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(12): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(13): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(14): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(15): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(16): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(2): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(3): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(4): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(5): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(6): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(7): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(8): 13-38-201
HB0725_X(9): 13-38-201
HB0725_X: 13-38-201