House Joint Resolution No. 44, introduced by a group of legislators, calls for an interim study on the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on water quality in Montana. The resolution highlights concerns about declining human reproduction rates globally, attributing this decline to unhealthy lifestyles and environmental chemicals, particularly those that disrupt hormonal systems. It emphasizes the presence of these chemicals in various everyday products and their potential health effects, including developmental issues in children and reproductive health problems in adults. The resolution expresses urgency in addressing these issues to prevent a demographic crisis that could affect economic growth and healthcare costs.

The resolution requests that the Legislative Council designate an appropriate interim committee to conduct the study, which will involve reviewing existing state and federal water quality laws, analyzing relevant health research, assessing the prevalence of these chemicals in Montana, and providing recommendations for future actions. The study's findings and recommendations are to be presented to the designated committee and reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.