This bill revises various deadlines related to school district elections in Montana to better align them with local government elections that occur on the same day as regular school elections. Key amendments include changing the filing deadlines for declarations of intent for candidates and write-in candidates. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a declaration of intent for a candidate must be submitted no sooner than 145 days and no later than 85 days before the election, while write-in candidates must file their declarations by 5 p.m. on the 65th day before the election. Additionally, the bill increases the time frame for calling a school election from at least 70 days to at least 145 days prior to the election.

The bill also modifies the ballot certification timeline, requiring the clerk of the district to certify the ballot at least 40 days before the election, which is an increase from the previous requirement of 30 days. Furthermore, it allows trustees to amend the resolution calling for a school election until 70 days prior to the election. These changes aim to streamline the election process and ensure that school district elections are conducted in a timely and organized manner.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_1(1): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_1(2): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_1(3): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_1(4): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_1(5): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_1: 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(1): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(10): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(11): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(12): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(2): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(3): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(4): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(5): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(6): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(7): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(8): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2(9): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_2: 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(1): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(2): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(3): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(4): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(5): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(6): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3(7): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_3: 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(1): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(2): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(3): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(4): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(5): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(6): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(7): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X(8): 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401
HB0406_X: 13-10-211, 20-3-305, 20-20-201, 20-20-401