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, including the proximity of the subdivision's boundary to the public system (between 501 to 1,000 feet) and compliance with certain administrative rules established by the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill also directs an amendment to ARM 17.36.123 to ensure that public water supply and wastewater systems are required to accept connections from proposed subdivisions when these conditions are met.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements that both county and municipal systems must fulfill to provide services to proposed subdivisions. These 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 regulatory compliance. It is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.