The bill amends Section 13-37-126 of the Montana Code Annotated to update the deadlines for the Commissioner of Political Practices to notify election officials regarding candidates' compliance with filing requirements for municipal elections. Specifically, it establishes that for municipal primary elections, the commissioner must provide notification no later than five days after the candidate filing deadline. For municipal general elections, the notification deadline is changed from September 30 to September 24, with provisions for adjustments if that date falls on a weekend.

This act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, and it will apply to all municipal primary and general elections held on or after April 20, 2025. The changes aim to streamline the certification process for political candidates in municipal races, ensuring timely communication regarding compliance with election laws.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-37-126
HB0455_1(1): 13-37-126
HB0455_1(2): 13-37-126
HB0455_1(3): 13-37-126
HB0455_1(4): 13-37-126
HB0455_1(5): 13-37-126
HB0455_1(6): 13-37-126
HB0455_1(7): 13-37-126
HB0455_1: 13-37-126
HB0455_2(1): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(2): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(3): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(4): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(5): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(6): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(7): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(8): 13-37-126
HB0455_2(9): 13-37-126
HB0455_2: 13-37-126
HB0455_X(1): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(10): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(2): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(3): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(4): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(5): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(6): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(7): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(8): 13-37-126
HB0455_X(9): 13-37-126
HB0455_X: 13-37-126