Generally revise ground water laws

This bill revises Montana's ground water laws by establishing temporary legislative controlled areas where new water permits are required for specific aquifers in the Gallatin, Helena, Bitterroot, and Missoula valleys. It creates exceptions allowing small water uses without permits, such as single-family homes without public water access and limited stockwater, while mandating metering and annual reporting for all new water rights in these zones. The legislation also designates Flathead and Billings aquifers as monitoring areas requiring regular data review to assess water use changes. Additionally, the bill grants the state water department broader rulemaking authority to manage interim permits and implement necessary regulations for water appropriation.