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.
According to a researcher at the National Conference of State Legislatures, Montana became the first state to end same-day voter registration after putting the policy in place. The deadline is now noon the day before the election.
Gianforte signs bills eliminating Election Day registration, tightening voter ID
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Gianforte signs bills eliminating Election Day registration, tightening voter ID
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