The bill is a joint resolution from the Senate and House of Representatives of Montana that requests an interim study on noxious weed control. It aims to review the powers of the District Weed Board and the District Weed Coordinator in enforcing compliance with noxious weed regulations, as well as to examine ways to improve the clarity and consistency of existing statutes related to noxious weed management. The resolution highlights the need for a comprehensive examination of current state laws and department rules, as existing regulations are scattered across multiple titles in the Montana Code Annotated, leading to confusion regarding enforcement responsibilities.

The study will involve researching available noxious weed control strategies, examining how other states manage similar issues, and proposing legislation to update terminology and modernize archaic statutory language. The resolution also emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including weed coordinators, the Montana Weed Control Association, and relevant state departments. The final results of the study, including any findings and proposed legislation, are required to be reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.