The bill is a joint resolution from the Senate and House of Representatives of Montana, requesting an interim study of the state's prison population and the potential use of regional inmate facilities. It calls for the Legislative Council to designate an appropriate interim or statutory committee to conduct this investigation, focusing on several key areas: the possibility of sharing facility costs between state and local entities, expanding employment opportunities within these facilities, and addressing the needs of counties lacking detention or incarceration facilities.

The resolution mandates that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review requirements, be completed by September 15, 2024. Additionally, it requires that the final results of the study, which will include findings, conclusions, comments, or recommendations from the committee, be reported to the 69th Legislature.