This joint resolution establishes the official estimates for the State of Montana's general fund revenue for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, which are projected to be $3,266,437,000, $3,531,512,000, and $3,567,268,000, respectively. It also accepts a preliminary unassigned general fund balance of $1,028,009,187 for fiscal year 2024, prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles. The resolution requests that the Governor's Office of Budget and Program Planning utilize these revenue estimates as the official figures for the specified fiscal years.

The bill emphasizes the importance of these revenue estimates in achieving a balanced budget as mandated by the Montana Constitution. It highlights the collaborative efforts of the Revenue Interim Committee, the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, and Executive Branch agencies in developing these estimates. The resolution also underscores that the estimates will guide policy decisions for both the Executive and Legislative branches, ensuring that all agencies use these figures in the development of fiscal notes.