Montana 2022 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered two local ballot measure in Montana for voters in one county election on June 7, 2022.

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Voters in Lewis and Clark County decided on two local-option excise taxes, each at a rate of 3%, on medical and recreational marijuana sales.

In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Lewis and Clark County.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

June 7

Lewis and Clark County

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Voters in Lewis and Clark County decided two local ballot measures on June 7, 2022.

• Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Medical Marijuana Excise Tax Measure (June 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported imposing a 3% local-option excise tax on medical marijuana and related products.

A "no" vote opposed imposing a 3% local-option excise tax on medical marijuana and related products.

• Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Recreational Marijuana Excise Tax Measure (June 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported imposing a 3% local-option excise tax on recreational marijuana and related products.

A "no" vote opposed imposing a 3% local-option excise tax on recreational marijuana and related products.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Montana 2022 ballot measures

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	C-48	Require search warrant to access a person's electronic data	a	365,091 (82%)	78,334 (18%)
LRSS	LR-131	Require medical care be provided to infants born alive and make not providing care a felony		213,001 (47%)	235,904 (53%)

How to cast a vote

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How to cast a vote in Montana

Poll times In Montana, polling place must be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., although in areas with fewer than 400 registered voters, polling places may open as late as 12:00 p.m. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To register to vote in Montana, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a non-temporary resident of Montana for at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 18 years old by the day of the election. People serving a felony sentence in a penal institution and those who have been declared by a court to be of unsound mind are not eligible to vote. An individual can register to vote in person by completing a registration application at their county election office. They can register by mailing the application to their county election administrator or submitting it when applying for or renewing a driver’s license or state ID. Applicants may also register to vote at their county election offices, certain designated locations, or at their designated polling location on Election Day. Automatic registration See also: Automatic voter registration Montana does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Montana does not permit online voter registration. Same-day registration See also: Same-day voter registration Montana allows same-day voter registration. An eligible voter may register before noon on Election Day. Residency requirements In order to register to vote in Montana, applicants must have lived in the state for at least 30 days prior to the election. Montana law says an individual does not gain residency if they relocate for, "temporary work, training, or an educational program, without the intention of making that county or the state the individual's permanent home at the conclusion of the temporary work, training, or educational program." Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Montana does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The site My Voter Page, run by the Montana secretary of state’s office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Montana requires voters to present identification while voting. Montana's voter identification requirements are outlined in Section 13-13-114 of Montana Code. The law states, "Before an elector is permitted to receive a ballot or vote, the elector shall present to an election judge one of the following forms of identification showing the elector's name that is current, valid, and readable:" “ (i) a Montana driver's license, Montana state identification card issued pursuant to 61-12-501, military identification card, tribal photo identification card, United States passport, or Montana concealed carry permit, or student photo identification card issued by the Montana university system or a school that is a member of the national association of intercollegiate athletics; or (ii) (A) a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows the elector's name and current address; and (B) photo identification that shows the elector's name. ”

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2022
• Local marijuana on the ballot
• Local marijuana tax on the ballot