As used in this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Absentee or mail ballot elector identification form" means a form prescribed by the Secretary of State and printed by the election administrator that:

(a) includes the elector's preprinted name and preprinted address;

(b) asks but does not require an elector to provide the elector's Montana driver's license number or Montana state identification number or the last four digits of the elector's social security number, and states that if the elector does not have any of the above, the elector may enclose in the outer return envelope a copy of the elector's photo identification showing the elector's name, including but not limited to a valid driver's license, a school district or postsecondary education photo identification, or a tribal photo identification, and that if the elector does not enclose a photo identification, the elector may enclose a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, notice of confirmation of voter registration, government check, or other government document that shows the elector's name and current address; and

(c) if sufficient, is permitted to be used by an absentee or mail ballot elector as a government document meeting the requirements of identification under (7) .

(2) "Current address" means residence address, mailing address, or the precinct number that is preprinted on the voter confirmation notice issued pursuant to 13-2-207 , MCA. For the purposes of this subchapter, an address is presumed to be current unless proved otherwise.

(3) "Driver's license number" means a number provided by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division on either a Montana Motor Vehicle Division driver's license or a Montana Motor Vehicle Division identification card.

(4) "Election official" means an election administrator, election deputy, or election judge.

(5) "Election worker" means an individual designated to perform election support duties.

(6) "Elector" means an individual qualified to vote under state law.

(7) "Identification" for the purposes of voting by absentee and mail ballot means any of the following:

(a) a current photo identification showing the elector's name, including, but not limited to, a valid driver's license, a school district or postsecondary education photo identification, or a tribal photo identification; or

(b) a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, notice of confirmation of voter registration issued pursuant to 13-2-207 , MCA, government check, or other government document that shows the elector's name and current address.

(c) For the purposes of this subchapter, identification is presumed to be current and valid unless proved otherwise. A driver's license or identification card is presumed to be current and valid if it is issued by any motor vehicle agency, regardless of its status. Any other photo identification is sufficient if it includes the name and photo of the individual.

(8) "Notice by the most expedient method available" means notification that shall occur by any of the following, at the discretion of the election administrator:

(a) telephone;

(b) mail;

(c) facsimile machine;

(d) in person; or

(e) e-mail or other electronic means.