Interim study to determine a use policy for the executive residence when the governor has an alternate residence

This bill (SJ 45) requests a committee study to address Montana's vacant governor's residence, which costs $100,000 annually in upkeep while renovation is stalled due to budget constraints and delays. The study will examine necessary repairs to meet safety codes, nonessential upgrades, and alternatives like renovation, demolition, or sale. It requires the committee to report findings to the 70th Legislature by 2026, focusing on cost-effective solutions for the 12,259-square-foot Capitol Complex property. The resolution does not enact policy but seeks a plan for a state-owned asset currently unused and deteriorating.