Creating a process and timeline to transfer school elections to county election administrators

This bill establishes a timeline to transfer the administration of school elections in Montana from school clerks to county election administrators, with the goal of completing the transition by July 1, 2029. It requires state education officials, county superintendents, and county election administrators to submit a detailed report by March 1, 2026, outlining the current election structure, logistical concerns, and a proposed transition plan to a state committee. The committee will then review the report and recommend any necessary legal changes to the 70th Legislature to facilitate the transfer of duties. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.