Montana Title 2. Government Structure and Administration § 2-1-407. Report--recommendations

(1) The governor shall examine the information received pursuant to 2-1-405 and, based upon the information, present a report to the legislature in accordance with 5-11-210 that includes:

(2) If there is a finding that a federal mandate does not meet Montana's cost-effective needs, does not serve Montana public policy, or does not conform to Montana customs and culture, the governor may issue an executive order declaring the intention of Montana to not implement the mandate and may direct the attorney general to vigorously represent the state of Montana in any action that results from or that is necessary to effect the executive order.