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Avista Corp.: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Avista Corp. was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 3 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $139,829.29 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.
Avista Corp.'s lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816431
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| LC428 Generally revise public service commission laws |
Monitor |
LC 428 |
| LC1495 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 1495 |
| LC1487 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 1487 |
| SB15 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SB 15 |
| SB178 Provide for temporary lease of water rights |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| SJ21 Interim study on interstate power grid development |
Monitor |
SJ 21 |
| HB877 Establish the Montana data center development act |
Monitor |
HB 877 |
| HB939 Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators |
Monitor |
HB 939 |
| LC1260 Revise the tax rate for class fourteen property |
Oppose |
LC 1260 |
| SB263 Revise state ownership of water rights on state lands |
Monitor |
SB 263 |
| SR16 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SR 16 |
| SB368 Allow correction of minor maintenance items at mines |
Monitor |
SB 368 |
| HB326 Establish a tax on electrical energy not produced by coal |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| HB368 Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired units |
Monitor |
HB 368 |
| HB424 Revise taxes for class 17 data center property |
Monitor |
HB 424 |
| HB490 Revise civil liability laws |
Support |
HB 490 |
| HB587 Revise mine reclamation laws |
Monitor |
HB 587 |
| HB130 Revise state wildland fire policy and funding |
Support |
HB 130 |
| HB217 Transfer the state building energy conservation program |
Monitor |
HB 217 |
| HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB256 |
Support |
HB 256 |
| HB31 Revise wind and solar facility decommissioning |
Monitor |
HB 31 |
| SR85 Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of natural resourses |
Support |
SR 85 |
| SB76 Revise laws related to preliminary determinations for water right permits |
Support |
SB 76 |
| SB263 Revise state ownership of water rights on state lands |
Oppose |
SB 263 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB52 |
Monitor |
HB 52 |
| LC145 Generally revise state water law |
Monitor |
LC 145 |
| LC322 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 322 |
| LC360 Generally revise aquatic invasive species laws |
Monitor |
LC 360 |
| LC432 Generally revise laws relating to water rights |
Monitor |
LC 432 |
| LC438 Generally revise water laws |
Monitor |
LC 438 |
| LC642 Resolution to study transmission system |
Monitor |
LC 642 |
| LC739 Revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 739 |
| LC859 Generally restrict sales of power generated by Montana-located wind and solar |
Monitor |
LC 859 |
| LC900 Revising laws on the use of eminent domain related to carbon capture projects |
Monitor |
LC 900 |
| LC 1453 Align provisional water rights with final decrees |
Monitor |
LC 1453 |
| LC1454 Generally revise water laws |
Monitor |
LC 1454 |
| LC1455 Generally revise water laws |
Monitor |
LC 1455 |
| LC1456 Generally revise water laws |
Monitor |
LC 1456 |
| LC 1457 Generally revise water laws |
Monitor |
LC 1457 |
| LC1458 Revise water laws concerning exceptions to change in appropriation right process |
Monitor |
LC 1458 |
| LC1486 Generally revise bonding requirements for energy generation |
Monitor |
LC 1486 |
| LC1490 Generally revise transmission laws |
Monitor |
LC 1490 |
| LC1494 Generally revise utility billing laws |
Monitor |
LC 1494 |
| LC1496 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 1496 |
| LC1611 Generally revise renewable energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 1611 |
| LC1708 Generally reviews laws related wind energy |
Monitor |
LC 1708 |
| LC1854 Generally revise water quality standards laws |
Monitor |
LC 1854 |
| LC1872 Revise qualifications for public service commission |
Monitor |
LC 1872 |
| LC2934 Generally revise water use laws |
Monitor |
LC 2934 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
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| LC2935 Generally revise water use laws |
Monitor |
LC 2935 |
| LC2989 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 2989 |
| LC3052 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 3052 |
| LC3084 Generally revise windmill reclamation funds |
Monitor |
LC 3084 |
| LC3102 Generally revise utility laws |
Monitor |
LC 3102 |
| LC3104 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 3104 |
| LC3166 Require public utilities to report a plan for 100% renewables |
Monitor |
LC 3166 |
| LC3356 Provide statutory appropriation for aquatic and wildlife research |
Monitor |
LC 3356 |
| LC3362 Interim study on energy transmission |
Monitor |
LC 3362 |
| SB32 Generally revise property taxes |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Support |
SB 55 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Support |
SB 61 |
| SB32 Generally revise property taxes |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Monitor |
SB 55 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Monitor |
SB 61 |
| SB76 Revise laws related to preliminary determinations for water right permits |
Support |
SB 76 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB368 Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired generating units |
Monitor |
HB 368 |
| LC824 Revise laws related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
LC 824 |
| LC843 Revising liability for damage caused by wildfires |
Monitor |
LC 843 |
| HB424 Revise taxes for class 17 data center property |
Monitor |
HB 424 |
| LC1707 Provide for setbacks for wind turbine generators |
Monitor |
LC 1707 |
| LC2205 Clarify state's position on global warming and greenhouse gases |
Monitor |
LC 2205 |
| HB48 Exempt wastewater ponds from dam safety act |
Monitor |
HB 48 |
| HB432 Revise water laws concerning exceptions to change in appropriation right process |
Support |
HB 432 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB301 Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws |
Monitor |
SB 301 |
| HB55 Revising public utility resource planning laws |
Monitor |
HB 55 |
| HB242 Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 242 |
| HB270 Revise remedies to MEPA |
Support |
HB 270 |
| HB285 Generally revise Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
HB 285 |
| HB291 Revise laws related to air quality standards |
Support |
HB 291 |
| HB441Align provisional water rights with final decrees |
Monitor |
None named |
| HB616 Allow data modeling for mine bond release |
Monitor |
HB 616 |
| HB681 Revise subdivision regulation laws involving determination of water availability |
Monitor |
HB 681 |
| SB146 Creating the private property protection act |
Oppose |
SB 146 |
| SB436 Generally revise laws relating to exempt wells |
Oppose |
SB 436 |
| SB16 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for chief water judge |
Support |
SB 16 |
| SB76 Revise laws related to preliminary determinations for water right permits |
Support |
SB 76 |
| HB829 Generally revise laws related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 829 |
| LC3511 Repeal legislative and state approval of water compact |
Monitor |
LC 3511 |
| LC3515 Provide for wind turbine moratorium zones |
Monitor |
LC 3515 |
| LC3516 Generally revise laws relating to wind generation facilities |
Monitor |
LC 3516 |
| SB61 |
Support |
SB 61 |
| SB190 Allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit |
Support |
SB 190 |
| SB76 |
Support |
SB 76 |
| SB190 |
Support |
SB 190 |
| HB55 |
Monitor |
HB 55 |
| SB473 Prohibit weather modification |
Oppose |
SB 473 |
| SB517 Revise irrigation district commissioner election laws |
Oppose |
SB 517 |
| HB886 Provide for water division court, judges |
Support |
HB 886 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Support |
SB 55 |
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Support |
SB 55 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Support |
SB 61 |
| SB76 Revise laws related to preliminary determinations for water right permits |
Support |
SB 76 |
| SB188 Revising solar energy policy laws |
Oppose |
SB 188 |
| SB221 Generally revise the Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
SB 221 |
| SB263 Revise state ownership of water rights on state lands |
Monitor |
SB 263 |
| SB301 Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws |
Monitor |
SB 301 |
| SB357 Extend perfection deadline for certain Missouri River water reservations |
Support |
SB 357 |
| SB542 Generally revise property tax laws |
Monitor |
SB 542 |
| SJ12 Interim study on energy transmission |
Monitor |
SJ 12 |
| Energy/conservation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB31 Revise wind and solar facility decommissioning |
Monitor |
HB 31 |
| HB48 Exempt wastewater ponds from dam safety act |
Monitor |
HB 48 |
| HB55 Revising public utility resource planning laws |
Monitor |
HB 55 |
| HB130 Revise state wildland fire policy and funding |
Support |
HB 130 |
| HB775 Repeal sunset on Water Court action |
Support |
HB 775 |
| HB829 Generally revise laws related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 829 |
| SR15 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SR 15 |
| SB190 Allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit applications |
Support |
SB 190 |
| SB473 Prohibit weather modification |
Oppose |
SB 473 |
| SB436 Generally revise laws relating to exempt wells |
Oppose |
SB 436 |
| HB130 Revise state wildland fire policy and funding |
Support |
HB 130 |
| HB270 Revise remedies to MEPA |
Support |
HB 270 |
| HB285 Generally revise Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
HB 285 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 150 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 150 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB291 Revise laws related to air quality standards |
Support |
HB 291 |
| HB326 Establish a tax on electrical energy not produced by coal |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| LC1260 Revise the tax rate for class fourteen property |
Oppose |
LC 1260 |
| HB48 Exempt wastewater ponds from dam safety act |
Monitor |
HB 48 |
| HB55 Revising public utility resource planning laws |
Monitor |
HB 55 |
| HB217 Transfer the state building energy conservation program to the Dept. of Admin. A&E division |
Monitor |
HB 217 |
| HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB242 Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 242 |
| HB256 Creation of Montana water trust and special revenue accounts |
Monitor |
HB 256 |
| HB368 Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired generating units |
Monitor |
HB 368 |
| HB424 Revise taxes for class 17 data center property |
Monitor |
HB 424 |
| HB432 Revise water laws concerning exceptions to change in appropriation right process |
Monitor |
HB 432 |
| HB441 Align provisional water rights with final decrees |
Monitor |
HB 441 |
| HB490 Revise civil liability laws |
Support |
HB 490 |
| HB587 Revise mine reclamation laws |
Monitor |
HB 587 |
| HB616 Allow data modeling for mine bond release |
Monitor |
HB 616 |
| HB676 Generally revise state land and water laws |
Oppose |
HB 676 |
| HB681 Revise subdivision regulation laws involving determination of water availability |
Monitor |
HB 681 |
| HB684 Eliminate deadline for water quality data review |
Monitor |
HB 684 |
| HB696 Revise laws relating to nuclear energy |
Monitor |
HB 696 |
| HB714 Revise laws for divisions of land exempt from subdivision review |
Monitor |
HB 714 |
| HB775 Repeal sunset on Water Court actions |
Monitor |
HB 775 |
| HB829 Generally revise laws related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 829 |
| HB877 Establish the Montana data center development act |
Monitor |
HB 877 |
| SB32 Generally revise property taxes |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 151 to 175 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 151 to 175 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Monitor |
SB 55 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Monitor |
SB 61 |
| SB178 Provide for temporary lease of water rights |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| SB221 Generally revise the Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
SB 221 |
| SB263 Revise state ownership of water rights on state lands |
Monitor |
SB 263 |
| SB301 Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws |
Monitor |
SB 301 |
| SB357 Extend perfection deadline for certain Missouri River water reservations |
Monitor |
SB 357 |
| SB358 Revise exempt water right laws |
Monitor |
SB 358 |
| SB365 Revise siltation structure capacity at mines |
Monitor |
SB 365 |
| SB436 Generally revise laws relating to exempt wells |
Oppose |
SB 436 |
| SB473 Prohibit weather modification |
Oppose |
SB 473 |
| SB542 Generally revise property tax laws |
Monitor |
SB 542 |
| SJ12 Interim study on energy transmission |
Monitor |
SJ 12 |
| SJ21 Interim study on interstate power grid development |
Monitor |
SJ 21 |
| SR15 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SR 15 |
| HB562 Eliminate certain agency reports |
Monitor |
HB 562 |
| HB629 Revise laws related to connection to a public water supply or wastewater system |
Monitor |
HB 629 |
| HB681 Revise subdivision regulation laws involving determination of water availability |
Monitor |
HB 681 |
| HB924 Generally revise state finance laws |
Monitor |
HB 924 |
| HB31 Revise wind and solar facility decommissioning |
Monitor |
HB 31 |
| HB55 Revising public utility resource planning laws |
Monitor |
HB 55 |
| HB130 Revise state wildland fire policy and funding |
Support |
HB 130 |
| HB217 Transfer the state building energy conservation program to the Dept. of Administration A&E |
Monitor |
HB 217 |
| HB355 Clarifying that easement rights retained when canal converted to pipeline |
Monitor |
HB 355 |
| HB676 Generally revise state land and water laws |
Oppose |
HB 676 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 176 to 200 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 176 to 200 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB178 Provide the temporary lease of water rights |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| SB263 Revise state ownership of water rights on state lands |
Oppose |
SB 263 |
| SR16 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SR 16 |
| SR85 Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of natural resources |
Support |
SR 85 |
| HB291 Revise laws related to air quality standards |
Support |
HB 291 |
| HB270 Revise remedies to MEPA |
Support |
HB 270 |
| HB48 Exempt wastewater ponds from dam safety act |
Monitor |
HB 48 |
| SB301 Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws |
Monitor |
SB 301 |
| LC1260 Revise the tax rate for class fourteen property |
Oppose |
LC 1260 |
| SB186 Provide for expedited processing in district courts of water cases |
Oppose |
SB 186 |
| HB256 Creation of Montana water trust and special revenue accounts |
Support |
HB 256 |
| SB190 Allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit |
Support |
SB 190 |
| HB242 Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 242 |
| HB256 Creation of Montana water trust and special revenue accounts |
Support |
HB 256 |
| HB270 Revise remedies to MEPA |
Support |
HB 270 |
| SB178 |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| SB186 |
Oppose |
SB 186 |
| HB490 Revise civil liability laws |
Support |
HB 490 |
| HB441 Align provisional water rights with final decrees |
Support |
HB 441 |
| SB368 Allow correction of minor maintenance items at mines |
Monitor |
SB 368 |
| SJ12 Interim study on energy transmission |
Monitor |
SJ 12 |
| SJ21 Interim study on interstate power grid development |
Monitor |
SJ 21 |
| HB256 Creation of Montana water trust and special revenue accounts |
Support |
HB 256 |
| SB517 Revise irrigation district commissioner election laws |
Oppose |
SB 517 |
| SB186 Provide for expedited processing in district courts of water cases arising under final decrees |
Oppose |
SB 186 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 201 to 225 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 201 to 225 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB704 Generally revise ground water laws |
Oppose |
HB 704 |
| SB365 Revise siltation structure capacity at mines |
Monitor |
SB 365 |
| SB358 Revise exempt water right laws |
Monitor |
SB 358 |
| LC2292 A bill for an act entitled study of state fire suppression issues methods and costs |
Monitor |
LC 2292 |
| LC3748 Generally revise state energy policy relating to wildfire mitigation |
Monitor |
LC 3748 |
| LC3822 Revise penalty laws for transporting aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
LC 3822 |
| LC4229 Generally revise public service commission laws |
Monitor |
LC 4229 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Support |
SB 61 |
| SB190 Allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit |
Support |
SB 190 |
| HB31 |
Monitor |
HB 31 |
| HB31 Revise wind and solar facility decommissioning |
Monitor |
HB 31 |
| HB696 Revise laws relating to nuclear energy |
Monitor |
HB 696 |
| HB714 Revise laws for divisions of land exempt from subdivision review |
Monitor |
HB 714 |
| HB829 Generally revise laws related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 829 |
| SB368 Allow correction of minor maintenance items at mines |
Monitor |
SB 368 |
| HB326 Establish a tax on electrical energy not produced by coal to match coal severance tax rate |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| SB357 Extend perfection deadline for certain Missouri River water reservations |
Monitor |
SB 357 |
| SB542 Generally revise property tax laws |
Monitor |
SB 542 |
| HB355 Clarifying that easement rights retained when canal converted to pipeline |
Monitor |
HB 355 |
| HB696 Revise laws relating to nuclear energy |
Monitor |
HB 696 |
| HB714 Revise laws for divisions of land exempt from subdivision review |
Monitor |
HB 714 |
| HB877 Establish the Montana data center development act |
Monitor |
HB 877 |
| HB939 Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators |
Monitor |
HB 939 |
| HB242 Revise fines related to aquatic invasive species |
Monitor |
HB 242 |
| SR85 Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of natural resources |
Support |
SR 85 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 226 to 250 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 226 to 250 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB217 Transfer the state building energy conservation program |
Monitor |
HB 217 |
| HB886 Provide for water division court, judges |
Support |
HB 886 |
| HB775 Repeal sunset on Water Court actions |
Support |
HB 775 |
| LC152 Generally revise state wildfire laws |
Monitor |
LC 152 |
| LC158 Generally revise funding for Aquatic Invasive Species Program |
Monitor |
LC 158 |
| LC159 Generally revise aquatic invasive species laws |
Monitor |
LC 159 |
| LC434 Generally revise laws relating to water commissioners |
Monitor |
LC 434 |
| LC437 Generally revise water laws |
Monitor |
LC 437 |
| SB358 Revise exempt water right laws |
Monitor |
SB 358 |
| HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| SB473 Prohibit weather modification |
Oppose |
SB 473 |
| SB32 Generally revise property taxes |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Support |
SB 55 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Support |
SB 61 |
| SB188 Revising solar energy policy laws |
Oppose |
SB 188 |
| SB221 Generally revise the Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
SB 221 |
| HB130 |
Support |
HB 130 |
| HB217 |
Monitor |
HB 217 |
| HB231 |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB242 |
Monitor |
HB 242 |
| HB256 |
Monitor |
HB 256 |
| HB270 Revise remedies to MEPA |
Support |
HB 270 |
| HB285 Generally revise Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
HB 285 |
| HB291 Revise laws related to air quality standards |
Support |
HB 291 |
| HB314 Create a state energy authority |
Oppose |
HB 314 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 251 to 275 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 251 to 275 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB326 Establish a tax on electrical energy not produced by coal to match coal severance tax rate |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| LC2733 Revise public service commission districts |
Monitor |
LC 2733 |
| LC2787 Generally revise solar energy installation limit laws |
Monitor |
LC 2787 |
| LC2839 Generally revise nutrient laws |
Monitor |
LC 2839 |
| LC2863 Generally revise laws surrounding carbon credits |
Monitor |
LC 2863 |
| LC2870 Allow the state of Montana to address wildfires on federal lands |
Monitor |
LC 2870 |
| LC2933 Generally revise water use laws |
Monitor |
LC 2933 |
| LC1856 Generally revise water quality standards laws |
Monitor |
LC 1856 |
| LC 2108 Generally revise water court laws |
Monitor |
LC 2108 |
| LC2189 Classify hydro plants as renewable energy |
Monitor |
LC 2189 |
| LC2199 Joint resolution concerning wildfire |
Monitor |
LC 2199 |
| HB432 Revise water laws concerning exceptions to change in appropriation right process |
Support |
HB 432 |
| LC2671 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 2671 |
| LC2704 Generally revise drone laws |
Monitor |
LC 2704 |
| LC3517 Generally revise laws related to wind turbines |
Monitor |
LC 3517 |
| LC3533 Generally revise energy laws |
Monitor |
LC 3533 |
| LC3665 Generally revise water use laws |
Monitor |
LC 3665 |
| HB562 Eliminate certain agency reports |
Monitor |
HB 562 |
| HB629 Revise laws related to a proposed subdivisions connection to a public water supply |
Monitor |
HB 629 |
| HB924 Generally revise state finance laws |
Monitor |
HB 924 |
| HB704 Generally revise ground water laws |
Oppose |
HB 704 |
| HB886 Provide for water division court, judges |
Support |
HB 886 |
| HB939 Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators |
Monitor |
HB 939 |
| HB939 Revise laws relating to wind turbine generators |
Monitor |
HB 939 |
| HB490 Revise civil liability laws |
Support |
HB 490 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 276 to 300 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 276 to 300 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB587 Revise mine reclamation laws |
Monitor |
HB 587 |
| HB616 Allow data modeling for mine bond release |
Monitor |
HB 616 |
| HB676 Generally revise state land water laws |
Oppose |
HB 676 |
| HB681 Revise subdivision regulation laws involving determination of water availability |
Monitor |
HB 681 |
| HB684 Eliminate deadline for water quality data review |
Monitor |
HB 684 |
| HB285 Generally revise Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
HB 285 |
| HB587 Revise mine reclamation laws |
Monitor |
HB 587 |
| LC3364 Establish energy zones |
Monitor |
LC 3364 |
| SB365 Revise siltation structure capacity at mines |
Monitor |
SB 365 |
| SB368 Allow correction of minor maintenance items at mines |
Monitor |
SB 368 |
| SB542 Freeze property values for two years |
Monitor |
SB 542 |
| SJ12 Interim study on energy transmission |
Monitor |
SJ 12 |
| SB55 |
Support |
SB 55 |
| SB178 |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| HB48 |
Monitor |
HB 48 |
| SJ21 Interim study on interstate power grid development |
Monitor |
SJ 21 |
| HB877 Establish the Montana data center development act |
Monitor |
HB 877 |
| HB714 Revise laws for divisions of land exempt from subdivision review |
Monitor |
HB 714 |
| LC161 Generally revise aquatic invasive species laws |
Monitor |
LC 161 |
| LC224 Revise civil liability laws |
Support |
LC 224 |
| HB684 Eliminate deadline for water quality date review |
Monitor |
HB 684 |
| HB681 Revise subdivision regulation laws involving determination of water availability |
Monitor |
HB 681 |
| HB616 Allow data modeling for mine bond release |
Monitor |
HB 616 |
| HB424 Revise taxes for class 17 data center property |
Monitor |
HB 424 |
| HB696 Revise laws relating to nuclear energy |
Monitor |
HB 696 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 301 to 325 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 301 to 325 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB32 Generally revise property taxes |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| SB76 Revise laws related to preliminary determinations for water right permits |
Support |
SB 76 |
| SB119 Repeal incumbent electric utility right of first refusal law |
Monitor |
SB 119 |
| SB357 Extend perfection deadline for certain Missouri River water reservations |
Monitor |
SB 357 |
| SB61 Revise laws related to considerations for measuring of streamflow |
Support |
SB 61 |
| SB357 Extend perfection deadline for certain Missouri River water reservations |
Support |
SB 357 |
| SR15 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SR 15 |
| SR16 Confirm supreme court chief justice appointee for water judge |
Support |
SR 16 |
| SB358 Revise exempt water right laws |
Monitor |
SB 358 |
| SB365 Revise siltation structure capacity at mines |
Monitor |
SB 365 |
| SB146 Creating the private property protection act |
Oppose |
SB 146 |
| SB186 Provide for expedited processing in district courts of water cases arising under final decrees |
Oppose |
SB 186 |
| SB436 Generally revise laws relating to exempt wells |
Oppose |
SB 436 |
| HB231 Revise property tax rates for certain property |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB285 Generally revise Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
HB 285 |
| HB291 Revise laws related to air quality standards |
Support |
HB 291 |
| HB326 Establish a tax on electrical energy not produced by coal |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| HB368 Generally revise water supply requirements for coal-fired generating units |
Monitor |
HB 368 |
| HB441 Align provisional water rights with final decrees |
Support |
HB 441 |
| LC1260 Revise the tax rate for class fourteen property |
Oppose |
LC 1260 |
| SB178 Provide for temporary lease of water rights |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| SB188 Revising solar energy policy laws |
Oppose |
SB 188 |
| SB221 Generally revise the Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
SB 221 |
| LC433 Generally revise laws relating to senior water rights, provisional permits, and changes |
Monitor |
LC 433 |
| LC435 Generally revise laws relating to water rights and adjudication |
Monitor |
LC 435 |
Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 326 to 337 of 337, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Avista Corp., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 326 to 337 of 337, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| LC3666 Generally revise water use laws |
Monitor |
LC 3666 |
| LC4240 Voter referendum on a statewide general sales tax |
Monitor |
LC 4240 |
| LC4241 Voter referendum on a statewide general sales tax |
Monitor |
LC 4241 |
| SB146 Creating the private property protection act |
Monitor |
SB 146 |
| SB160 Revise alternative energy project laws to require a bond prior to construction |
Monitor |
SB 160 |
| SB178 Provide for temporary lease of water rights |
Oppose |
SB 178 |
| SB186 Provide for expedited processing in district courts of water cases arising under final decrees |
Oppose |
SB 186 |
| SB188 Revising solar energy policy laws |
Oppose |
SB 188 |
| SB221 Generally revise the Montana environmental policy act |
Support |
SB 221 |
| SB256 Creation of Montana water trust and special revenue accounts |
Support |
SB 256 |
| SB55 Provide for legislative intent regarding streamflow information |
Support |
SB 55 |
| SB188 Revising solar energy policy laws |
Oppose |
SB 188 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Avista Corp.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Avista Corp.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2026-04-09 |
$6,000.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2026-03-17 |
$6,000.00 |
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-01-26 |
$92,667.08 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-29 |
$8,762.21 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-08 |
$7,500.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-09 |
$7,500.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-12 |
$7,500.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$3,900.00 |
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.
Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2026-04-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2026-04-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$6,000.00 |
| 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 |
$6,000.00 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2026-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2026-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$6,000.00 |
| 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 |
$6,000.00 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-26: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-26: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$88,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$4,167.08 |
| 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 |
$92,667.08 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-29: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-29: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$7,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$1,262.21 |
| 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 |
$8,762.21 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$7,500.00 |
| 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 |
$7,500.00 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$7,500.00 |
| 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 |
$7,500.00 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$7,500.00 |
| 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 |
$7,500.00 |
Avista Corp., L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Avista Corp., 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 |
$3,900.00 |
| 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 |
$3,900.00 |
What this record does not say about Avista Corp., 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.