Montana Senate advances measure to tighten residency requirements for voters

Montana Senate advances measure to tighten residency requirements for voters

HELENAThe Senate debated and advanced a bill Thursday that would tighten residency requirements for voters. Proponents say this would ensure that each countys voters are a permanent part of the community. Opponents say the measure would unfairly restrict student voters.House Bill 413, sponsored by Rep. Jane Gillette, R-Three Forks and carried by Sen. Shelley Vance, R-Belgrade, would mean that a person could not be considered a resident in an ele…

Montana Senate Advances Bill to Strengthen Voter Residency Requirements

In a significant move aimed at preserving the integrity of local elections, the Montana Senate advanced House Bill 413 on Thursday, tightening voter residency requirements to ensure that only long-term residents influence county decisions. The measure, strongly supported by conservative lawmakers, seeks to maintain community values by guaranteeing that voters have a real, sustained stake in the… Source