The bill mandates that candidates for public office in Montana must disclose their citizenship status, specifically whether they hold citizenship in any nation other than the United States or a federally recognized Indian tribe. This requirement is to be included in the declaration for nomination, which must also list any other nation or nations of citizenship. The information provided by candidates will 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 disclosure requirements.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for write-in candidates, requiring them to declare their citizenship status in a similar manner. The Secretary of State is tasked with ensuring that this citizenship information is posted online for public access. The bill also includes a new section that mandates notification to federally recognized tribal governments in Montana about the new requirements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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: 13-10-201, 13-10-211, 13-14-112