This bill revises existing laws regarding the connection of proposed subdivisions to county or municipal water and sewer systems. It mandates that these systems must accept connection requests from subdivisions under specific conditions: the subdivision must request the connection, its boundary must be within 501 to 1,000 feet of the public system, and the system must meet certain regulatory requirements. The bill also directs the Department of Environmental Quality to amend ARM 17.36.123 to ensure that new water supply and sewage disposal facilities in subdivisions are connected to public systems when these conditions are met.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for both county and municipal systems to provide water and sewer services to proposed subdivisions. These requirements include having adequate capacity, authorized connections, compliance with regulations, and appropriate water rights. The bill is designed to streamline the process for subdivisions seeking to connect to public utilities, thereby facilitating development while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. It is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.