MontanaSB 18469th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Provide that only contested precinct committee men/women need to be on the primary election ballot

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

One male and one female precinct rep

Each party has two precinct committee reps per precinct: one male and one female. Both must live in the precinct and be registered voters there. This sets who can serve in those local party posts.

Only contested precinct committee races on ballots

Primary ballots list a precinct committee race only when it is contested. If the number of male or female candidates is not more than the seats, the election official skips that contest. When skipped, the filed candidate or a qualified write-in is elected by acclamation, and the party gets a certificate. Write-in votes count only if the person filed a write-in declaration by the legal deadline. If there is a tie, the county party committee picks the winner.

Parties choose how precinct reps are picked

A party may appoint precinct committee reps under its own rules. If a party chooses elections, it may run them under party rules or place them on the state primary ballot. Primary elections follow state election rules, including the option to skip uncontested races. When a seat opens, the party’s governing body fills the vacancy under party rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Matt Regier
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Ed Byrne
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 286 • No: 11

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 97 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 92 • No: 6

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 49 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/12/2025