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Committee hears bill to add standardized election definitions
Summary
Sen. Shelly Vance introduced Senate Bill 360 to place common election terminology into statute; clerks and recorders backed the idea while members asked for clarity on terms such as "overvote" and "ballot number variance."
Sen. Shelly Vance, sponsor of Senate Bill 360, told the House State Administration Committee the bill would place commonly used election terms into Montana law to reduce confusion among voters, candidates and administrators.
"Definitions are essential," Sen. Vance said in her opening remarks, arguing that clearer statutory language would improve consistency, implementation and public confidence in elections.
The bill drew support from the Montana Association of Clerk…
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