---
title: "Alliance for Automotive Innovation: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Alliance for Automotive Innovation"
slug: "lobbying/alliance-for-automotive-innovation-e817534"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817534"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Alliance for Automotive Innovation: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Alliance for Automotive Innovation was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 1 lobbyist, and filed 5 L-5 reports reporting $76,436.48 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.

Alliance for Automotive Innovation's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817534

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [John MacDonald](/lobbying/john-macdonald-e817533/), authorized 2025-01-08

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 19 of 19, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 19 of 19, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Distracted Driving | Support | None named |
| Auto Repair/OEM Guidelines | Support | None named |
| SB67 | Support | [SB 67](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-67/) |
| SB359 | Support | [SB 359](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-359/) |
| SB356 | Support | [SB 356](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-356/) |
| SB67 | Support | [SB 67](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-67/) |
| SB356 | Support | [SB 356](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-356/) |
| SB359 | Support | [SB 359](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-359/) |
| HB781 | Oppose | [HB 781](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-781/) |
| HB781 | Oppose | [HB 781](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-781/) |
| HB781 | Support | [HB 781](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-781/) |
| Autonomous Vehicles | Support | None named |
| EV Fees and Regulations | Support | None named |
| SB 67 | Support | [SB 67](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-67/) |
| SB356 | Support | [SB 356](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-356/) |
| SB359 | Support | [SB 359](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-359/) |
| SB 67 | Oppose | [SB 67](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-67/) |
| Transportation | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- John MacDonald, authorized 2020-12-29

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 17 of 17, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 17 of 17, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| LC1759 | Monitor | LC 1759 |
| LC2814 | Monitor | LC 2814 |
| LC3050 | Monitor | LC 3050 |
| LC0767 | Monitor | LC 767 |
| HB272 | Monitor | HB 272 |
| Autonomous Vehicles | ED | None named |
| Electric Vehicles | ED | None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 188 | Oppose | HB 188 |
| HB188 | Oppose | HB 188 |
| HB175 | Oppose | HB 175 |
| LC1562 | Monitor | LC 1562 |
| LC2406 | Monitor | LC 2406 |
| LC2507 | Monitor | LC 2507 |
| HB 445 | Oppose | HB 445 |
| HB 455 | Oppose | HB 455 |
| SB 242 | Oppose | SB 242 |

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

## Alliance for Automotive Innovation: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-12 | $30,824.95 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-29 | $519.25 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-11 | $7,800.87 |
| Non Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $36,979.58 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $311.83 |
| Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2022-02-15 | $16,153.92 |
| Post Session | 2021-2022 | 2021-05-26 | $1,801.27 |
| Monthly | 2021-2022 | 2021-04-13 | $8,400.75 |
| Initial Report | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-11 | $1,196.25 |
| Non Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-11 | $20,721.20 |

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.

### Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $30,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $824.95 |
| 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 | $30,824.95 |

### Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-29: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-29: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $0.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $519.25 |
| 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 | $519.25 |

### Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $7,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $300.87 |
| 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 | $7,800.87 |

### Alliance for Automotive Innovation, 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 |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, 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 | $30,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $6,979.58 |
| 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 | $36,979.58 |

### Alliance for Automotive Innovation, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation, 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 | $0.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $311.83 |
| 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 | $311.83 |

## What this record does not say about Alliance for Automotive Innovation, 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.