Senate Bill No. introduced by M. Dunwell establishes a use policy for the executive residence in Montana when the governor has an alternate residence. The bill mandates that if the governor notifies the Department of Administration of their intention not to occupy the executive residence, the department must inform the legislative services division that the residence is available for occupancy. The executive residence will be available for rent by temporary employees of the legislature during the interim and legislative session, with a preference for employees with disabilities. The Department of Administration, in consultation with the legislative services division, is tasked with adopting rules regarding occupancy limits, rental fees, and other relevant details.

Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction indicating that the new section will be integrated into Title 2, chapter 17, part 8 of the Montana Code. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.