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Montana committee hears bill to clarify election definitions
Summary
Sen. Shelly Vance told the House State Administration Committee that Senate Bill 360 would define key election terms to reduce confusion for voters and election officials; clerks and recorders supported the change, and committee members probed definitions for 'overvote' and 'ballot number variance'.
Sen. Shelly Vance, sponsor of Senate Bill 360, told members of the House State Administration Committee the bill would add clear statutory definitions for terms used in Montana election administration to avoid misunderstandings and support consistent implementation across counties.
"Definitions are essential for several reasons," Vance said, adding that clear language helps "election officials and people in general all understand their rights and responsibilities." Vance described how clearer terms guide administrators from voter registration through ballot counting and said the…
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