Election Integrity Bills Signed to Montana Law

Two of the priority bills requested by Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, Senate Bill

169 (requiring voter ID) and House Bill 176 (a deadline for voter registration), were signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday.

“Montana sets the standard for elections across the country, however, there is always room for

improvement, and voter ID and voter registration deadlines are best practices in protecting the integrity

of elections,” said Secretary Jacobsen.

Sen. Mike Cuffe (R, SD-1) sponsored SB 169, and echoed Secretary Jacobsen’s views on strengthening

Montana’s election process.

“SB 169 could be the most important bill I ever carry in my Legislative career. Election integrity is truly

the rock, the cornerstone of our nation, and voter ID is a key component in protecting the integrity of

Montana elections,” said Sen. Cuffe.

HB 176 changes late registration to noon the day before an election, which will improve the voting

process on Election Day.

Rep. Sharon Greef (R, HD-88) sponsored the bill.

“Let’s be the ones today who say, ‘Election officials, we just made your job a little bit easier on Election

Day,” said Rep. Greef. “And fellow Montanans, we just shortened the lines at your polling place.”