House Bill No. [insert bill number] mandates that candidates for public office in Montana disclose their citizenship status, specifically whether they hold citizenship in any nation other than the United States or a federally recognized Indian tribe. The bill requires candidates to list any additional nations of citizenship and stipulates that this information must be made publicly available online by the Secretary of State. The bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically Sections 13-10-201, 13-10-211, and 13-14-112, to incorporate these new requirements.

In addition to the citizenship disclosure, the bill includes provisions for the Secretary of State to notify federally recognized tribal governments in Montana about the new law. The effective date of the act is set for immediate passage and approval. The changes aim to enhance transparency in the electoral process by ensuring that voters are informed about the citizenship status of candidates.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-10-201, 13-10-211, 13-14-112
HB0479_1(1): 13-10-201, 13-10-211, 13-14-112
HB0479_1(2): 13-10-201, 13-10-211, 13-14-112
HB0479_1: 13-10-201, 13-10-211, 13-14-112