Montana Session 2 Status: In Committee

HB 286 — Revise election laws to provide for verification of an elector’s citizenship.

Last action — (H) Died in Process

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with Session 2. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Signed by Governor Greg Gianforte (Republican) on January 30, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Revise election laws to provide for verification of an elector’s citizenship.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. (H) Died in Process

  2. (H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

  3. (H) Tabled in Committee

  4. (H) Fiscal Note Printed

  5. (H) Fiscal Note Signed

  6. (H) Fiscal Note Received

  7. (H) Hearing

  8. (H) 1st Reading

  9. (H) Referred to Committee

  10. (H) Fiscal Note Requested

  11. (H) Introduced

  12. (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

  13. (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  14. (LC) Draft in Assembly

  15. (LC) Drafter Assigned

  16. (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

  17. (LC) Draft in Assembly

  18. (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review

  19. (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing

  20. (LC) Draft in Edit

  21. (LC) Draft in Legal Review

  22. (LC) Drafter Assigned

Sponsors

  • Legislator #99 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 205 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Legislator #99

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (205)

205 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 286 do?
Revise election laws to provide for verification of an elector’s citizenship.
Who sponsors HB 286?
HB 286 is sponsored by Legislator #99.
What is the current status of HB 286?
This bill died with Session 2. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 286?
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