BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2687: Open primary

Creating an open primary.

Summary

Creates an "open, private choice" primary, also known as a Montana-style primary.
Voters do not register by party, but must affiliate with a party at least for the day.
For the partisan offices appearing on the ballot, voters may only vote for candidates of that party and may not cross over to candidates of any other party.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2687), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to an open primary;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2687 (2025–26) Less restrictive alt./minors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2019–20) GMA/affordable housing plans · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2687 (2017–18) Public defense funding · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2015–16) Hearing disability coverage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2013–14) Commute trip reduction tx cr · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2011–12) Health care purchase options · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2687 (2009–10) Home visiting services acct · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2687 (2007–08) Operating budget · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 329, Laws of 2008