MontanaSB 49869th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Revise election laws related to preparation procedures for primary elections

Sponsored By: Wendy McKamey (Republican)

Became Law

Elections

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Bill Overview

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Clear rules for primary ballot counts

The law standardizes how judges prepare to count votes in primary elections. Judges sort ballots by party and count each party’s ballots separately, including in counties that hand-count. Judges match the number of party and other ballots to the number of voters and use the state’s reconciliation rules if numbers differ. Judges list each party’s candidates separately in the tally books. Judges bundle voted ballots by party for return and bundle unvoted ballots as state rules require. The law takes effect upon passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Wendy McKamey
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Becky Edwards
Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 231 • No: 65

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 82 • No: 17

Senate vote • 4/11/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 88 • No: 11

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 31 • No: 18