---
title: "Associated Management Services: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Associated Management Services, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Associated Management Services"
slug: "lobbying/associated-management-services-e817469"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817469"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Associated Management Services: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Associated Management Services was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 1 lobbyist, and filed 5 L-5 reports reporting $4,000.00 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.

Associated Management Services's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817469

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Peter Strauss](/lobbying/peter-strauss-e817455/), authorized 2025-01-06

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 82, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| hb 454 - Generally Revise H/C Laws | Monitor | [HB 454](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-454/) |
| HB 56 - Create an Ambulance Provider Assessment Fee | Monitor | [HB 56](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-56/) |
| SB 317 - Prohibit Prior Auth on Psych Drugs in Shortage or Discontiuned | Monitor | [SB 317](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-317/) |
| HB 397 - Regarding Privacy in Mental Health Digital Service | Monitor | [HB 397](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-397/) |
| sb 361 - Revise Laws Relating to Health Ins Claims Submitted to DPHHS | Monitor | [SB 361](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-361/) |
| SB 422 - Gen Revision to Ins Law regarding breast cancer screening | Monitor | [SB 422](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-422/) |
| SB 446 - Revise H/C laws related to peer to peer healthcare decisions | Monitor | [SB 446](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-446/) |
| SB 447 - Revise H/C laws to reduce the # of prior authorizations | Monitor | [SB 447](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-447/) |
| SB 448 - Revise H/C laws to speed up payer response time | Monitor | [SB 448](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-448/) |
| hb 454 - Generally Revise H/C Laws | Monitor | [HB 454](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-454/) |
| SB 244 - Require HC coverage for behavioral health screening | Monitor | [SB 244](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-244/) |
| SB 335 - Gen Revise Dental Ins Laws | Monitor | [SB 335](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-335/) |
| HB 758 - Gen Revision to H/C laws | Monitor | [HB 758](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-758/) |
| HB 794 - Revise Pharmacy Laws | Monitor | [HB 794](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-794/) |
| SB 483 - Gen Revision to H/C laws | Monitor | [SB 483](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-483/) |
| HB 740 - Revise Laws Relating to Pharmacies | Monitor | [HB 740](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-740/) |
| sb 361 - Revise Laws Relating to Health Ins Claims Submitted to DPHHS | Monitor | [SB 361](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-361/) |
| SB 422 - Gen Revision to Ins Law regarding breast cancer screening | Monitor | [SB 422](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-422/) |
| HB 794 - Revise Pharmacy Laws | Monitor | [HB 794](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-794/) |
| HB 56 | Monitor | [HB 56](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-56/) |
| SB 317 - Prohibit Prior Auth on Psych Drugs in Shortage or Discontiuned | Monitor | [SB 317](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-317/) |
| HB 544 - Gen Revision to Health Ins laws | Monitor | [HB 544](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-544/) |
| HB 556 - Gen Revise usage of A.I. in certain health insurance | Monitor | [HB 556](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-556/) |
| HB 565 - Req Health Ins to Cover IVF Treatment | Monitor | [HB 565](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-565/) |
| HB 590 - Gen Revision to Healthcare Laws | Monitor | [HB 590](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-590/) |

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 82, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| LC 304 - amend the UFTPA regarding health ins contracts with medical providers | Monitor | [LC 304](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-304/) |
| HB 758 - Gen Revision to H/C laws | Monitor | [HB 758](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-758/) |
| HB 397 - Regarding Privacy in Mental Health Digital Service | Monitor | [HB 397](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-397/) |
| HB 398 - Revisions to Prior Auth laws | Oppose | [HB 398](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-398/) |
| HB 399 - revise prior authorization laws | Oppose | [HB 399](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-399/) |
| HB 500 - revise laws related to Chiro Practioners | Monitor | [HB 500](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-500/) |
| HB 607 - Hearing Aid Coverage Act | Monitor | [HB 607](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-607/) |
| HB 610 - Revise Preauthorization Laws | Monitor | [HB 610](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-610/) |
| SB 244 - Require HC coverage for behavioral health screening | MO | [SB 244](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-244/) |
| HB 794 - Revise Pharmacy Laws | Monitor | [HB 794](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-794/) |
| SB 446 - Revise H/C laws related to peer to peer healthcare decisions | MO | [SB 446](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-446/) |
| SB 449 - Revise H/C laws to ensure continuity of care | Monitor | [SB 449](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-449/) |
| sb 319 - Gen Revision to H/C Laws Related to Doulas | Monitor | [SB 319](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-319/) |
| HB 740 - Revise Laws Relating to Pharmacies | MO | [HB 740](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-740/) |
| HB 556 - Gen Revise usage of A.I. in certain health insurance | Monitor | [HB 556](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-556/) |
| HB 565 - Req Health Ins to Cover IVF Treatment | Monitor | [HB 565](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-565/) |
| SB 417 - Gen Revisions of Law Relating to Obesity Prevention | Monitor | [SB 417](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-417/) |
| HB 783 - Gen Revisions Relating to Obesity Prevention | Monitor | [HB 783](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-783/) |
| HB 56 - Create an Ambulance Provider Assessment Fee | Monitor | [HB 56](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-56/) |
| SB 244 - Require HC coverage for behavioral health screening | Oppose | [SB 244](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-244/) |
| SB 335 - Gen Revise Dental Ins Laws | Monitor | [SB 335](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-335/) |
| SB 417 - Gen Revisions of Law Relating to Obesity Prevention | Oppose | [SB 417](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-417/) |
| HB 783 - Gen Revisions Relating to Obesity Prevention | Oppose | [HB 783](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-783/) |
| SB 422 - Gen Revision to Ins Law regarding breast cancer screening | Monitor | [SB 422](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-422/) |
| HB 399 - revise prior authorization laws | Monitor | [HB 399](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-399/) |

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 82, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| LC 304 - amend the UFTPA regarding health ins contracts with medical providers | Monitor | [LC 304](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-304/) |
| SB 438 - revise Telehealth & Telemedicine Laws | Monitor | [SB 438](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-438/) |
| HB 500 - revise laws related to Chiro Practioners | Monitor | [HB 500](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-500/) |
| SB 335 - Gen Revise Dental Ins Laws | Monitor | [SB 335](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-335/) |
| HB 398 - Revisions to Prior Auth laws | MO | [HB 398](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-398/) |
| sb 319 - Gen Revision to H/C Laws Related to Doulas | Monitor | [SB 319](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-319/) |
| LC 3691 - revise prior authorization laws for psych medications | Monitor | [LC 3691](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-3691/) |
| SJ 33 Interim Study of Prescription Drug Supply Chain & Pharmacy Sustainability | Monitor | [SJ 33](/lobbying/bills/2025-sj-33/) |
| HB 399 - revise prior authorization laws | MO | [HB 399](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-399/) |
| HB 544 - Gen Revision to Health Ins laws | Monitor | [HB 544](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-544/) |
| HB 590 - Gen Revision to Healthcare Laws | Monitor | [HB 590](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-590/) |
| HB 607 - Hearing Aid Coverage Act | Monitor | [HB 607](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-607/) |
| HB 544 - Gen Revision to Health Ins laws | Monitor | [HB 544](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-544/) |
| HB 590 - Gen Revision to Healthcare Laws | Monitor | [HB 590](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-590/) |
| HB 607 - Hearing Aid Coverage Act | Monitor | [HB 607](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-607/) |
| HB 610 - Revise Preauthorization Laws | Monitor | [HB 610](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-610/) |
| SB 244 - Require HC coverage for behavioral health screening | Monitor | [SB 244](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-244/) |
| HB 56 - Create an Ambulance Provider Assessment Fee | Monitor | [HB 56](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-56/) |
| SB 317 - Prohibit Prior Auth on Psych Drugs in Shortage or Discontiuned | Monitor | [SB 317](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-317/) |
| HB 397 - Regarding Privacy in Mental Health Digital Service | Monitor | [HB 397](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-397/) |
| HB 399 - revise prior authorization laws | Monitor | [HB 399](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-399/) |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 398 - Revisions to Prior Auth laws | MO | [HB 398](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-398/) |
| HB 610 - Revise Preauthorization Laws | Monitor | [HB 610](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-610/) |
| SB 446 - Revise H/C laws related to peer to peer healthcare decisions | Monitor | [SB 446](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-446/) |

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 82 of 82, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 82 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 447 - Revise H/C laws to reduce the # of prior authorizations | Monitor | [SB 447](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-447/) |
| SB 448 - Revise H/C laws to speed up payer response time | Monitor | [SB 448](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-448/) |
| SB 449 - Revise H/C laws to ensure continuity of care | Monitor | [SB 449](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-449/) |
| SB 335 - Gen Revise Dental Ins Laws | Monitor | [SB 335](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-335/) |
| SB 483 - Gen Revision to H/C laws | Monitor | [SB 483](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-483/) |
| SB 447 - Revise H/C laws to reduce the # of prior authorizations | Monitor | [SB 447](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-447/) |
| SB 449 - Revise H/C laws to ensure continuity of care | Monitor | [SB 449](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-449/) |

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

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, 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.

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Associated Management Services, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, 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.

## Associated Management Services: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Management Services: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-17 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-14 | $1,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-15 | $1,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-10 | $1,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-14 | $1,000.00 |

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.

### Associated Management Services, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $0.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 |

### Associated Management Services, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,000.00 |
| 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 | $1,000.00 |

### Associated Management Services, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,000.00 |
| 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 | $1,000.00 |

### Associated Management Services, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,000.00 |
| 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 | $1,000.00 |

### Associated Management Services, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Management Services, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,000.00 |
| 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 | $1,000.00 |

## What this record does not say about Associated Management Services, 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.