The proposed bill aims to revise existing laws regarding the connection of new subdivisions to county or municipal water and sewer systems. It mandates that these systems must accept connection requests from proposed subdivisions under specific conditions, including the proximity of the subdivision to the public system and compliance with established environmental regulations. The bill outlines that a subdivision must be within 501 to 1,000 feet of a public water or sewer system component and that the system must be approved and certified by the Department of Environmental Quality to ensure it has adequate capacity and complies with relevant regulations.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for rulemaking authority and establishes an immediate effective date upon passage and approval. It also specifies that the new sections related to county and municipal connections will be codified as integral parts of existing titles in the Montana Code. This legislative change is intended to streamline the process for subdivisions seeking essential water and sewer services, thereby facilitating development while ensuring environmental standards are met.