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Lincoln County adopts resolution to recalculate voted mill levies under new state law
Summary
Facing an early‑September deadline and limited state guidance, commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 2025‑28 to recalculate voter‑approved mill levies using the MCA 15‑10‑420 formula for fiscal 2026 and future years, while noting the county may revisit the choice after the state publishes complete formula guidance.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025‑28 to select the method for recalculating voter‑approved mill levies in response to House Bill 231 and Senate Bill 542 enacted by the 2025 Montana Legislature. The resolution directs use of the method in Montana Code Annotated 15‑10‑420 for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent years.
Commissioners said they preferred consistency across voted levies and followed advice from county fiscal staff (referred to in the meeting as Mako and Mel) recommending the MCA 15‑10‑420 approach. Board members acknowledged limited availability of the state's formula worksheet and the fast approaching effective date (discussed in the meeting as early September), and they said the board can revisit the choice if the formula proves detrimental once full guidance is available.
The resolution lists affected voted levies including Bull Lake Fire, Troy Rural Fire, Eureka Dispatch, Libby Parks District, Troy Park District, Ambulance, Library, Senior Citizens and Senior Citizens Transportation, and Search and Rescue. Commissioners voted to adopt the resolution at the meeting; no public comment was offered during the vote.
