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Big Sky Resort Area District: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Big Sky Resort Area District was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 3 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $28,351.62 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.
Big Sky Resort Area District's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816170
Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 12 of 12, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 12 of 12, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 162 SB 260 SB 172 HB 846 |
Support |
HB 162, SB 260, SB 172, HB 846 |
| SB 172 SB 260 |
MO |
SB 172, SB 260 |
| HB 489 |
Oppose |
HB 489 |
| HB 162, SB 260, SB 172 |
Support |
HB 162, SB 260, SB 172 |
| SB 172, SB 260 |
MO |
SB 172, SB 260 |
| 489 |
Oppose |
None named |
| HB 162, SB 260, SB 172, HB 846 |
Support |
HB 162, SB 260, SB 172, HB 846 |
| SB 172, SB 260 |
MO |
SB 172, SB 260 |
| HB 489 |
Oppose |
HB 489 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 162, SB 260 |
Support |
HB 162, SB 260 |
| SB 172 |
MO |
SB 172 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2003-2004: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Mona Jamison, authorized 2003-03-17, ended 2003-06-01
Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Tax matters affecting district |
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.
Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2001-2002: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Mona Jamison, authorized 2001-01-05
Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| All matters of interest to the Principal |
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.
Big Sky Resort Area District: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 15 of 15, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Big Sky Resort Area District: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 15 of 15, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-12-15 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-02 |
$9,032.14 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-14 |
$7,000.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-10 |
$6,943.48 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-14 |
$5,376.00 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-14 |
$0.00 |
| Non Session Year End |
2003-2004 |
2005-02-04 |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2003-2004 |
2004-02-17 |
$3,250.00 |
| Non Session Year End |
2001-2002 |
2003-03-05 |
$0.00 |
| Post Special Session |
2001-2002 |
2002-09-09 |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2001-2002 |
2002-02-25 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2001-2002 |
2001-05-24 |
$0.00 |
| Monthly |
2001-2002 |
2001-04-16 |
$3,179.66 |
| Monthly |
2001-2002 |
2001-03-09 |
$3,773.45 |
| Initial Report |
2001-2002 |
2001-02-20 |
$0.00 |
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.
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-12-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-12-15: 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 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-02: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-02: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$7,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$1,518.44 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$513.70 |
| 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 |
$9,032.14 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-02: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-02: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Bagel Company |
Senators Hertz and Tezak |
$2.00 |
| Bagel Comapny |
Reps Griffith, Jones, and Walsh |
$2.00 |
| 1889 Coffee House |
Senators Hertz and Tezak |
$8.11 |
| Green Meadow Country Club |
Reps Bertoglio, Brewster, Overstreet |
$33.11 |
| Green Meadow Country Club |
Rep. Cochran |
$33.11 |
| On Broadway |
Senators Flowers, Fern, Pope |
$29.00 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$7,000.00 |
| 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 |
$7,000.00 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, 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 |
$5,250.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$192.08 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$656.60 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$844.80 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$6,943.48 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Bella Roma |
Sen. Fern, Sen Galt, Sen. Hertz + 5 non public |
$65.75 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, 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 |
$5,250.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$126.00 |
| 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 |
$5,376.00 |
Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Big Sky Resort Area District, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-14: 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 |
What this record does not say about Big Sky Resort Area District, 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.