Require official action to release Montana national guard to active duty combat

Added formal definitions for 'Actions pursuant to Article I, section 8, clause 15', 'Active duty combat', 'Instrumentality of war', and 'Official declaration of war'.

Added a provision requiring the governor to take necessary actions to enforce the bill's restrictions on deploying the National Guard.

Added codification instructions specifying that the bill should be integrated into Title 10, chapter 1 of the Montana Code.

Added an effective date provision stating the act becomes effective upon passage and approval.

Clarified that the governor retains authority to consent to activation for federally funded missions that remain under state control, such as training, domestic emergencies, and homeland defense.

Removed all substantive bill provisions including definitions of 'active duty combat', requirements for congressional declaration before National Guard deployment, and governor enforcement powers.

Added legal review commentary analyzing potential constitutional conflicts between the bill and federal law, specifically discussing the Supremacy Clause and 10 U.S.C. 12406.

Removed definitions for 'Actions pursuant to Article I, section 8, clause 15', 'Active duty combat', 'Instrumentality of war', and 'Official declaration of war'.

Removed provisions requiring the governor to take action to enforce restrictions on National Guard deployment.

Removed effective date provisions and codification instructions.

Bill number changed from LC 0892 to HB 404.1 and sponsor names were updated to reflect the House bill sponsors