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Committee rejects proposal to create political 'do-not-mail' registry
Summary
Senate Bill 557 would have directed the Commissioner of Political Practices to host an opt-out list for political mail; informational witnesses said technical and enforcement issues would be complex and the committee recorded a negative vote.
Senate Bill 557, sponsored by Senator Ellie Bohman, would have authorized the Commissioner of Political Practices to maintain a website allowing Montana residents to opt out of receiving political mailers. The committee rejected the bill after hearing questions about technical feasibility, enforcement and constitutional risks.
Senator Bohman said the proposal is modeled on a "do-not-call" concept and would allow voters to register an…
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