Interim study on transferring fiscal note production from executive branch to legislative branch

This joint resolution requests an interim study to examine transferring responsibility for creating fiscal notes (which estimate a bill's cost to state or local government) from Montana's executive branch (currently handled by the budget director) to the legislative branch. The study would assess potential benefits and drawbacks of this change, including how it might affect budget analysis processes. The study must conclude by September 15, 2026, and its findings reported to the 70th Legislature. This is a procedural request for analysis only - it does not change current law or implement any new policy.