Revise 911 emergency telephone system laws

This bill revises Montana's state laws governing the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by establishing a formal advisory council and clarifying departmental responsibilities. The new 9-1-1 advisory council will consist of 19 members appointed by the governor, including representatives from telecommunications providers, public safety agencies, local governments, and tribal affairs, who will meet quarterly to advise on fee allocation, grant awards, and system planning. The state Department of Justice will be tasked with creating and maintaining a statewide 9-1-1 plan that prioritizes using existing commercial communications infrastructure and migrating to next-generation technologies while ensuring flexible, industry-standard guidelines. Additionally, the bill grants the department authority to request information from local and tribal governments and to withhold funding distributions if those entities fail to comply with information requests.