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Committee advances three bills in executive action: HB166, HB179 and HB193
Summary
After hearings the House State Administration Committee approved three bills in executive action: HB166 (removes termination date for Montana Historical Society special revenue accounts), HB179 (clarifies that signing a petition doesn't move a voter from inactive to active), and HB193 (requires signature to cancel an elector's registration); HB166 and HB193 passed by voice vote with proxies recorded; HB179 passed by roll call (11–8).
The House State Administration Committee reconvened for executive action and approved three bills.
HB166 (sponsored by Chair Julie Darling) removes termination dates for two Montana Historical Society special revenue accounts. Representative Bertolio moved HB166 "do pass." Members approved HB166 by voice vote; proxies were recorded (Representatives Running Wolf and Feint voted aye by proxy) and Chair announced HB166 passes.
HB179 (sponsored by Representative Mitchell) adds language specifying that signing a petition for a statewide ballot issue is not alone sufficient to change a voter’s status from inactive to active. The committee took a roll-call vote on HB179. The clerk reported 11 aye and 8 no votes; Chair announced HB179 passes.
HB193 (sponsored at the request of clerks and recorders) requires a signature to cancel an elector’s registration. The committee approved HB193 by voice vote; the clerk recorded proxy ayes for some members and announced passage.
All executive actions were closed and the committee adjourned for the day.
