MontanaMontana offices with essential election duties would stay open on Election Day
Montana state executive branch offices with essential work directly tied to overseeing and running elections would have to stay open on state general election day.
What it does
Montana state executive branch offices with essential work directly tied to overseeing and running elections would have to stay open on state general election day.
The secretary of state would have to send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana.
Argument forKeeping offices with essential election duties open could help voters reach staff responsible for running and overseeing elections.
Argument againstKeeping offices with essential election duties open could limit managers’ flexibility to set staff schedules on state general election day.
More detail
Covered state offices would have to stay open on state general election day. This covers state executive branch offices with essential work directly tied to overseeing and running elections. If enacted, the requirement would take effect July 1, 2027.
The secretary of state would have to send each covered tribal government a copy of the act. This covers every federally recognized tribal government in Montana. If enacted, the requirement would take effect July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 6(LC) Draft in AssemblyLatest
- Oct 5(LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
- Oct 1(LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
- Sep 29(LC) Draft in Edit
- Sep 28(LC) Draft in Legal Review
- Sep 19(LC) Drafter AssignedIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingGovernment & Ethics