This joint resolution requests an interim study by the Legislative Council of Montana to evaluate the processes for creating new incorporated municipalities and counties. It highlights existing statutory requirements, such as those in Title 7, chapter 2 of the Montana Code Annotated, which govern the creation, alteration, and abandonment of local governments. The resolution points out that current requirements for incorporation, such as the need for a proposed ward to have 50 or more registered electors and a density of at least 200 inhabitants per square mile, may be excessively stringent. Additionally, it emphasizes that the voting rights regarding the creation of new counties should be limited to the electors of the proposed area rather than all registered electors of the original county.

The resolution outlines specific tasks for the interim committee, including reviewing existing statutory processes, analyzing the history of successful incorporations, identifying any redundant or contradictory requirements, and assessing whether current regulations need modernization. The committee is also encouraged to engage with stakeholders such as the Montana League of Cities and Towns and the Montana Association of Counties. The study's findings and recommendations are to be presented to the 70th Legislature, with all aspects of the study required to be completed by September 15, 2026.