The bill revises the process for veto override polling by requiring the Secretary of State to conduct a daily tally of legislator votes during the polling process. Specifically, it amends Section 5-4-306 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include new provisions that mandate the Secretary of State to publish a daily tally of votes on their website within 15 days of sending out the bill, veto message, and voting instructions. Additionally, the Secretary of State is required to tally all votes within one working day after the return deadline, and if two-thirds or more of the members from each house vote to override the veto, the bill will become law.

The bill also establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. This legislative change aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the veto override process by ensuring that legislators and the public are informed of the voting status in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 5-4-306