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AARP Montana: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, AARP Montana was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 3 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $80,743.80 in total, as the state totals each report. Data through 2026-10-02.
A principal is a person or organization that pays someone to lobby the Montana Legislature. Principals register with the Commissioner of Political Practices and file the L-5 Lobbying Financial Report, which lists what they paid their lobbyists and what they spent to support lobbying.
AARP Montana's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816643
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 127, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 127, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB121 |
Support |
SB 121 |
| SB72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| HB154 |
Support |
HB 154 |
| SB62 |
Oppose |
SB 62 |
| HB# 601 |
Support |
HB 601 |
| SB141 |
Oppose |
SB 141 |
| HB148 |
Support |
HB 148 |
| HB182 |
Support |
HB 182 |
| HB183 |
Support |
HB 183 |
| HB2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB230 |
Support |
HB 230 |
| SB62 |
Oppose |
SB 62 |
| HB827 |
Support |
HB 827 |
| HB911 |
Oppose |
HB 911 |
| HB# 231 |
Other |
HB 231 |
| HB# 607 |
Support |
HB 607 |
| HB# 743 |
Support |
HB 743 |
| Medicaid Expansion |
Support |
None named |
| HB# 765 |
Support |
HB 765 |
| HB# 794 |
Support |
HB 794 |
| HJ 19 |
Support |
HJ 19 |
| SB# 438 |
Support |
SB 438 |
| HB 231 |
Support |
HB 231 |
| SB 72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| HB 607 |
Support |
HB 607 |
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 127, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 127, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB231 |
Support |
HB 231 |
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 601 |
Support |
HB 601 |
| HB 831 |
Support |
HB 831 |
| SB296 |
Support |
SB 296 |
| HB# 827 |
Support |
HB 827 |
| HB# 831 |
Support |
HB 831 |
| SB# 121 |
Support |
SB 121 |
| SB# 296 |
Support |
SB 296 |
| SB# 446 |
Support |
SB 446 |
| SB# 532 |
Support |
SB 532 |
| HJ 26 |
Support |
HJ 26 |
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB687 |
Oppose |
HB 687 |
| SB301 |
Oppose |
SB 301 |
| HB607 |
Support |
HB 607 |
| SB121 |
Support |
SB 121 |
| HB# 526 |
Support |
HB 526 |
| HB# 777 |
Support |
HB 777 |
| SB72 - Presumptive eligibility Community First Choice |
Support |
SB 72 |
| HB245 - Remove sunset for Medicaid expansion |
Support |
HB 245 |
| SB100 - Revise Big Sky Waiver and Community First Choice Eligibility |
Support |
SB 100 |
| HB# 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| Long Term Care |
MO |
None named |
| HB# 241 |
Support |
HB 241 |
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 127, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 127, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB# 386 |
Support |
HB 386 |
| HB# 398 |
Support |
HB 398 |
| HB# 447 |
Support |
HB 447 |
| HB231 |
Support |
HB 231 |
| HB831 |
Support |
HB 831 |
| SB532 |
Support |
SB 532 |
| HB2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| SB72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| HB# 532 |
Support |
HB 532 |
| Business/labor |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Health/mental health/human services |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Taxation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB447 |
Support |
HB 447 |
| HB601 |
Support |
HB 601 |
| HB607 |
Support |
HB 607 |
| HB743 |
Support |
HB 743 |
| SB121 |
Support |
SB 121 |
| SB446 |
Support |
SB 446 |
| HB19 |
Support |
HB 19 |
| HB26 |
Support |
HB 26 |
| SB72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| Tax Relief (property and Social Security Benefits) |
Support |
None named |
| Senior Services Funding |
Support |
None named |
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 127, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 127, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Presumptive Eligibility for Home and Community-based services |
Support |
None named |
| Medicaid Expansion Renewal - Removing of the Sunset |
Support |
None named |
| Removal or phasing out of taxation on Social Security Benefits |
Support |
None named |
| SB301 |
Oppose |
SB 301 |
| SB334 |
Oppose |
SB 334 |
| HB687 |
Oppose |
HB 687 |
| SB90 |
Oppose |
SB 90 |
| HB# 154 |
Support |
HB 154 |
| HB# 182 |
Support |
HB 182 |
| HB# 183 |
Support |
HB 183 |
| HB# 911 |
Oppose |
HB 911 |
| HB# 687 |
Oppose |
HB 687 |
| SB# 334 |
Oppose |
SB 334 |
| SB# 204 |
Oppose |
SB 204 |
| SB 72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| HB 607 |
Support |
HB 607 |
| HB 601 |
Support |
HB 601 |
| SB532 |
Support |
SB 532 |
| HB542 |
Support |
HB 542 |
| HB831 |
Support |
HB 831 |
| HB827 |
Support |
HB 827 |
| HB182 |
Support |
HB 182 |
| HB398 |
Support |
HB 398 |
| SB542 |
Support |
SB 542 |
| HB231 |
Support |
HB 231 |
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 127, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 127, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB241 |
Support |
HB 241 |
| HB245 |
Support |
HB 245 |
| SB100 |
Support |
SB 100 |
| SB141 |
Oppose |
SB 141 |
| SB199 |
Oppose |
SB 199 |
| Homestead Exemption |
Support |
None named |
| Increasing funding for Montana's Area Agencies on Aging |
Support |
None named |
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB231 |
Support |
HB 231 |
| HB245 |
Support |
HB 245 |
| HB526 |
Support |
HB 526 |
| SB72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| SB100 |
Support |
SB 100 |
| HB148 |
Support |
HB 148 |
| HB154 |
Support |
HB 154 |
| HB182 |
Support |
HB 182 |
| HB183 |
Support |
HB 183 |
| HB241 |
Support |
HB 241 |
| HB386 |
Support |
HB 386 |
| HB398 |
Support |
HB 398 |
| HB447 |
Support |
HB 447 |
| HB532 |
Support |
HB 532 |
| HB601 |
Support |
HB 601 |
| SB325 |
Support |
SB 325 |
| SB438 |
Support |
SB 438 |
AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 127 of 127, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| AARP Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 127 of 127, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HJ 19 - Resolution to provide for frontotemporal degeneration awareness week. |
Support |
HJ 19 |
| SB199 |
Oppose |
SB 199 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
AARP Montana: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| AARP Montana: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-02-10 |
$2,413.92 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-08-11 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-20 |
$1,500.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-12 |
$12,281.48 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-08 |
$11,402.90 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-06 |
$34,007.72 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$9,144.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$9,993.78 |
The L-5 Lobbying Financial Report is filed by the principal. It reports payments to lobbyists and the costs of supporting lobbying on nine lines, and itemizes entertainment by who was paid and whom it was for.
AARP Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$2,413.92 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$2,413.92 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| The Union Bar and Grill |
Rep. Brian Close |
$40.00 |
| The Union Bar and Grill |
Sen. Mike Yakawich |
$40.00 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-08-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-08-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
Not filed |
| 2. Other Pay |
Not filed |
| 3. Travel |
Not filed |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
Not filed |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
Not filed |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
Not filed |
| 7. Postage |
Not filed |
| 8. Printing |
Not filed |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
Not filed |
| Total for report |
$0.00 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-20: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-20: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$1,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$1,500.00 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$12,123.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$158.48 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$12,281.48 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Kristin Page-Nei |
All invited to Sine Die reception |
$20.98 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$11,123.07 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$279.83 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$11,402.90 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$11,961.44 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$867.93 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$12,520.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$7,926.12 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$300.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$432.23 |
| Total for report |
$34,007.72 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| RockStarr BBQ |
All legislators invited |
$4,350.00 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$9,144.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$9,144.00 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Kristin Page-Nei |
Representative Steve Kelley |
$15.00 |
| Kristin Page-Nei |
Representative David Bedey |
$35.00 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$9,193.78 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$800.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$9,993.78 |
AARP Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| AARP Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Kristin Page-Nei |
Senator Glimm |
$35.00 |
| Kristin Page-Nei |
Senator Regier |
$35.00 |
| Kristin Page-Nei |
Senator Lenz |
$35.00 |
| Kristin Page-Nei |
Pre session Legislative Forums lawmakers attended |
$404.00 |
What this record does not say about AARP Montana, data through 2026-10-02
It does not say how any legislator voted or whether any bill passed. A declared subject position is the principal's own statement of interest. L-5 totals are the nine lines the principal reported, as the state totals each report.