Senate Joint Resolution No. [insert number] proposes an interim study on noxious weed control in Montana, focusing on the roles of the District Weed Board and District Weed Coordinator in enforcing compliance with existing laws. The resolution highlights the need for clarity and consistency in the current statutes, which are scattered across multiple titles in the Montana Code Annotated. The study aims to examine current state laws, research available control strategies, and explore how other states manage noxious weed control through their statutes.

The resolution calls for the Legislative Council to designate an appropriate committee to conduct the study, which will include collaboration with various stakeholders such as district weed coordinators, the Montana Weed Control Association, and state departments. The committee is tasked with proposing legislation to update terminology and modernize existing statutes, ensuring they align with current industry standards and the Montana Bill Drafting Manual. The study's findings and recommendations are to be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026, in the form of introduced legislation.