Provide friend of the court authorization for legislative officers

This bill (LC 4381) allows Montana's legislative officers - the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate - to file "friends of the court" (amicus curiae) briefs in state or federal court cases involving the interpretation of laws or legislative intent. It permits them to participate individually or jointly without waiving legislative privilege, but does not override the Attorney General's authority to represent the state. Legislative officers may use approved funding to cover related legal costs, subject to budget approval. The bill directly affects courts handling statutory interpretation cases and ensures legislative officers can formally contribute to legal arguments about how laws are understood.