A new bill, Senate Bill 490, has made its way through the Montana House with the aim of revising the hours and days for late voter registration and changing when registration status can be altered before federal elections. Under the proposed bill, voters would need to make changes in-person at locations like the Missoula County Election Office in the 30 days leading up to federal elections. The bill would require Montana counties to be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the election, while late registration would no longer be available on Monday. Missoula County voters have expressed concerns about the impact of these changes, especially for those living in remote areas who may find it difficult to travel to register. However, others, like Gage Poore, believe that expanding voting hours can encourage more participation. Missoula County Elections Administrator Bradley Seaman discussed their efforts to educate voters on the changes and highlighted the importance of understanding how Saturday hours and verification of signatures will be affected. The bill, if passed, would result in expanded Saturday services and the elimination of Monday for late voter registration. Missoula County officials are focused on ensuring the public is informed about the changes to avoid confusion.
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