House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to revise voting laws in Montana by implementing new requirements regarding an elector's date of birth. The bill stipulates that individuals registering to vote must provide their date of birth on the voter registration application, and absentee electors must include their date of birth on the signature envelope when returning their absentee ballots. Election administrators are responsible for verifying the elector's date of birth before counting absentee ballots. The bill amends multiple sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes, which aim to enhance the integrity of the voting process by ensuring accurate identification of registered voters.

Key amendments include the requirement for applicants to provide their date of birth and provisions for election administrators to compare the date of birth on absentee ballot applications and signature envelopes with that on the elector's registration form. If discrepancies arise, election administrators must notify the elector. The bill also outlines procedures for logging the receipt of ballots, testing and certifying voting systems, and handling unofficial ballots, all while emphasizing the verification of signatures and dates of birth to maintain the accuracy and transparency of the electoral process. Overall, these changes are designed to improve the integrity and efficiency of voting in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-2-110, 13-13-201, 13-13-213, 13-13-232, 13-13-241, 13-13-245, 13-13-246, 13-15-201, 13-17-212, 13-19-106, 13-19-301, 13-19-304, 13-19-312
HB0719_1(1): 13-2-110, 13-13-201, 13-13-213, 13-13-232, 13-13-241, 13-13-245, 13-13-246, 13-15-201, 13-17-212, 13-19-106, 13-19-301, 13-19-304, 13-19-312
HB0719_1(2): 13-2-110, 13-13-201, 13-13-213, 13-13-232, 13-13-241, 13-13-245, 13-13-246, 13-15-201, 13-17-212, 13-19-106, 13-19-301, 13-19-304, 13-19-312
HB0719_1(3): 13-2-110, 13-13-201, 13-13-213, 13-13-232, 13-13-241, 13-13-245, 13-13-246, 13-15-201, 13-17-212, 13-19-106, 13-19-301, 13-19-304, 13-19-312
HB0719_1(4): 13-2-110, 13-13-201, 13-13-213, 13-13-232, 13-13-241, 13-13-245, 13-13-246, 13-15-201, 13-17-212, 13-19-106, 13-19-301, 13-19-304, 13-19-312
HB0719_1: 13-2-110, 13-13-201, 13-13-213, 13-13-232, 13-13-241, 13-13-245, 13-13-246, 13-15-201, 13-17-212, 13-19-106, 13-19-301, 13-19-304, 13-19-312