The bill establishes legislative intent regarding the collection and distribution of streamflow information in Montana. It emphasizes the importance of improving the state's water supply and distribution monitoring network to help water managers and users address seasonal and long-term supply and demand imbalances, particularly in light of climate variability. The legislature expresses its support for local, state, and federal efforts to gather and disseminate timely and accurate streamflow data, recognizing the critical role this information plays in the administration of the Montana Water Use Act, water distribution, municipal water supply planning, and various agricultural and environmental objectives.

Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction indicating that the new section on legislative intent will be integrated into Title 85, chapter 2, part 1 of Montana law. This formalizes the recognition of the importance of streamflow information and the need for coordinated efforts among state, tribal, and federal entities in its collection and distribution.