Montana House committee hears bill to eliminate Election Day voter registration
By:
Jonathon Ambarian
and last updated 2021-01-21 20:14:15-05
HELENA â Montana lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a bill that would eliminate same-day voter registration.
The House State Administration Committee held a hearing on House Bill 176, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Greef, a Republican from Florence.
Currently, Montana residents can still register to vote at county election offices on the morning before Election Day and on Election Day. HB 176 would end the late registration period at 5 p.m. the preceding Friday.
Supporters said same-day registration puts too much burden on county election officials. They argued making this change would reduce the chance of mistakes and ensure people have confidence in the election system.