The bill is a joint resolution from the Montana Senate and House of Representatives that requests an interim study on electric transmission capacity on specific pathways (paths 8, 618, 80, and 83). The study aims to analyze the economic impact of observed congestion and curtailments on these transmission pathways, which have been affecting Montana's citizens and industries. The resolution highlights the state's potential for renewable energy and the increasing demand for it, while also noting the challenges posed by inadequate transmission infrastructure compared to neighboring states.

The resolution outlines several key objectives for the study, including investigating available transmission capacity, analyzing economic impacts, identifying resources in interconnection queues, sampling market pricing for large electricity loads, and suggesting necessary transmission capacity upgrades along with a cost-benefit analysis. The findings and conclusions from the study are required to be presented to an appropriate committee and reported to the 70th Legislature before September 15, 2026.