Gov. Signs Bills On Voting, Health Board Authority, MMIP And More
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed several bills into law this week, including policies to end same-day voting registration and change voter ID requirements; limit local public health powers; expand telehealth access; give businesses tax breaks for vocational training; allow insurance companies to consider gender when setting rates; address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people; and update state laws after federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
New Laws End Same-Day Voting Registration, Alter Voting ID Requirements
Changes to how and when Montanans can register and vote were finalized Monday.