Montana State Legislature
Elections
COMMITTEE TOPIC: ELECTIONS
Interim committees may take up other matters related to the agencies and topic areas they oversee. Depending on whether members put greater or less emphasis on their statutory duties related to interim studies and agency monitoring, they have more time to focus on SAVA-relevant member issues.
Members may propose investigation of emerging issues at any time during the interim. Agencies may also request that the Committee study an emerging issue that has resulted from court decisions, federal actions, or another cause.
Emerging issues are not necessarily member issues and may be raised by an agency or by staff. However, to be on the agenda, the presiding officer or other SAVA member must request agenda time.
Election Security Final Report (Updated 10/9/2024)
Elections Related Materials:
Election Security:
- Election Security Study Plan (Updated August 2024)
- DRAFT Election Security Final Report
- Joint Select Committee on Election Security (2023 Session)
- 2023 Election Legislation
- Votinginmontana.org
- Elections in Montana FAQ
- Johns Hopkins Article: "Introducing New Conservative Principles for Building Trust in Elections"
- Conservative Principles for Building Trust in Elections
- EAC Voter Information Pamphlet
- South Dakota Secure Elections Brochure
- NCSL Election Administration Profile for Montana
- Election Security Study Plan - Older Version
- Election Security Study Plan - Older Version
- Election Security Study Plan - Older Version
Election Administrator Training:
- Staff Memo - Election Administrator Training
- 2024 Election Calendar
- Polling Place Quick Guide for Election Judges
Poll Watchers:
AI in Elections
- 2024 Legislation re. Use of AI in Elections
- Risk in Focus: Generative A.I. and the 2024 Election Cycle
- NCSL Article
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Elections and Campaigns
- NCSL Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Elections and Campaigns
- Staff Memo: Use of AI in Elections - "Deepfake" and "Synthetic Media" Definition Examples
- Staff Memo: Regulating the Use of AI Elections - Examples from Other States
- Staff Spreadsheet - AI in Elections Statutes and Bills (Updated July 2024)
- Research Request - AI in Elections - Older Version
Cast Vote Records
Montana Election Observation Initiative
- Carter Center Press Release - Montana Election Observation Initiative
- Montana Election Observation Initiative Preliminary Findings on Missoula County's Primary Election (June 2024)
Provisional Bill Drafts Related to Elections
- PD 20 - Disclosure Requirements for the Use of AI in Elections
- PD 21 - Local Government Ballot Issues
- PD 22 - Online Voter Registration
Update from the Senate Select Committee on Elections
- Staff Spreadsheet - Butte-Silver Bow County Primary and Recount Results
Online Voter Registration
- Online Voter Registration Presentation
- Overview of The National Voter Registration Act of 1993
- NCSL Brief - Online Voter Registration
- Voter Registration Flowchart from the Bipartisan Policy Center
- 2022 EAVS Data Brief from the Election Assistance Commission
- HB 557 (2019)
- HB 557 (2019) Fiscal Note
- Proposed Statutory Language from Secure Democracy