Briefs for Dec. 20, 2023
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Voter confirmation cards mailed to all active electors in Lake County
News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator
LAKE COUNTY — On Feb. 18, 2023, the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission adopted the final Legislative Districting Plan and filed the plan with the Montana Secretary of State on Feb. 22, 2023.
On April 3, 2023, Lake County Resolution #604345 was passed, and new precinct boundaries were established for Lake County after the adoption of the 2023 Legislative Districting Plan.
13-3-102(1) MCA requires that precinct boundaries conform to legislative boundaries following the adoption of a district and apportionment plan under Article V, Section 14, of the Montana Constitution.
A map of 2024-2032 Lake County Precincts and Polling Locations can be found @ lakemt.gov/389.
On Monday, Dec. 11, the election office mailed all active status electors a voter confirmation card showing their new Precinct Name, House District, Senate District, and Absentee Status. Voters can check the status of their registration @ Voter Portal (mt.gov).
If you have any questions, please contact Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator, at tkramer@lakemt.gov or 406-883-7269.
USDA honeybee colony reporting policy
News from USDA
MONTANA — Honeybee producers are required to file an initial report of colony inventory by January 2 each year and report any changes to inventory, including movement of colonies into or outside of the county, within 30 days.
Beginning with the 2024 crop year, honeybee producers will need to use the new Honeybee Colony Inventory Reporting Form, CCC-771.
The established crop year for honey is January 1 through December 31. An initial report of colonies on a CCC-771 must be submitted to your local FSA office for each unit in which you have an interest, by January 2 of each year.
Colonies must be reported in order to participate in FSA’s Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program.
If you need assistance filing an initial report of colony inventory, please contact your local USDA Service Center.
