The bill establishes the Government Data and Impact Commission in Montana, replacing the previous term "evidence" with "data" throughout the legislation. The commission will consist of various voting and non-voting members, including legislative leaders, agency directors, and a public member appointed by the governor. The commission is tasked with developing a system for the collection and integration of targeted data to inform legislative and executive decision-making, ensuring efficient use of state resources and administration of government. It will meet quarterly starting June 1, 2025, and will encourage public participation during its meetings.

Additionally, the commission is responsible for receiving reports on successful data implementations, identifying programs that could benefit from data analysis, and reviewing laws to enhance government efficiency and transparency. The bill appropriates $75,000 from the general fund for the commission's operations through the biennium ending June 30, 2025, and it will terminate on December 31, 2026.