Election officials would share polling and ballot information before elections

Election administrators would publish polling place locations and accessibility information in a county newspaper before an election. The notice covers precinct polling places and their accessibility classifications. The notice may also be given through other public notice methods.

Election administrators would announce how and where absentee ballots will be counted, and when counting will happen. The notice concerns the absentee ballot counting board. If counting starts before polls close, the notice must tell observers they need to take an oath and are subject to election law.

Election administrators would share information about voting systems by radio, television, or county newspaper. This applies to elections where voters will use a voting system. The notice includes a system diagram, ballot sample in newspaper notices, public exhibition locations, and voting instructions. The administrator chooses the method believed best able to reach the most potential voters.

The secretary of state would send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana. Each federally recognized tribal government in Montana would receive a copy. The act would take effect on passage and approval.