The bill aims to revise the elector registration laws in Montana by introducing new requirements for the Secretary of State regarding the recording and verification of United States citizenship status for registered electors and new applicants. Key provisions include the requirement for the Secretary of State to establish procedures to determine citizenship status during contingencies, mandate proof of citizenship from new applicants, and allow for the removal of electors who fail to demonstrate their citizenship. The bill also grants rulemaking authority to the Secretary of State to implement these changes effectively.

Specific amendments to existing law include the addition of language requiring the Secretary of State to record the citizenship status of registered electors and to establish procedures for verifying the citizenship status of new applicants. Additionally, the bill stipulates that applicants must provide proof of citizenship as prescribed by the Secretary of State. It also includes a provision for the cancellation of an elector's registration if they fail to demonstrate their citizenship. The bill outlines effective dates for its provisions, with certain sections becoming effective upon certification that federal law permits states to determine citizenship status for voter registration.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 13-2-109
HB0286_1(1): 13-2-108, 13-2-109, 13-2-110, 13-2-402, 61-14-301
HB0286_1(2): 13-2-108, 13-2-109, 13-2-110, 13-2-402, 61-14-301
HB0286_1(3): 13-2-108, 13-2-109, 13-2-110, 13-2-402, 61-14-301
HB0286_1: 13-2-108, 13-2-109, 13-2-110, 13-2-402, 61-14-301