Generally revise laws related to service area authorities

This bill revises Montana laws governing service area authorities, which are local organizations that oversee mental health services. It requires the state Department of Public Health to support the creation of at least three service area authorities and provide them with annual contracts covering administrative costs, meetings, and various support services. The legislation also mandates that these authorities include significant representation from people with lived experience of mental illness and their families, and establishes clear reporting and planning requirements for how these organizations operate and collaborate with the state.