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Billings Chamber of Commerce: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Billings Chamber of Commerce was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 2 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $90,761.07 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.
Billings Chamber of Commerce's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/815336
Billings Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Billings Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 45, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 45, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Energy/conservation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 231 - revise property tax rates |
Oppose |
HB 231 |
| Health/mental health/human services |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Insurance |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Property Taxes |
Monitor |
None named |
| Housing Supply |
Monitor |
None named |
| SB 19 - revise sentencing laws related to theft |
Support |
SB 19 |
| HB 291 - revise laws related to air quality standards |
Support |
HB 291 |
| All other issues important to our membership |
Monitor |
None named |
| Energy Abundance |
Monitor |
None named |
| Public Safety |
Monitor |
None named |
| HB 120 - Revise CPACE laws |
Support |
HB 120 |
| HB 200 - Increase MEDIA Act tax credits |
Support |
HB 200 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 313 - establish grants for aquatic rec facilities |
Support |
HB 313 |
| MEDIA Act |
Support |
None named |
| Agricultural Issues |
Support |
None named |
| Energy Issues |
Support |
None named |
| HB 285 - generally revise MEPA |
Support |
HB 285 |
| HB 287 - generally revise laws related to dangerous drugs |
Support |
HB 287 |
| HB 19 - public hearing before TIF funds dedicated |
Support |
HB 19 |
| SB 2 - revise treatment of TIF upon expiration of district |
Oppose |
SB 2 |
| SB 3 - require advisory cmte for TIF districts |
Support |
SB 3 |
| SB 90 - tourism funds to property tax relief |
Oppose |
SB 90 |
| SB 121 - revise land use planning act |
Support |
SB 121 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 45 of 45, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 45 of 45, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Banking/finance/investment |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Business/labor |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Economic development |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Housing Issues |
Support |
None named |
| Workforce Issues |
Support |
None named |
| HB 21 - MT workforce housing tax credit |
Support |
HB 21 |
| SB 1 - redefine "blighted area" |
Support |
SB 1 |
| SB 93 - revise income taxes for retired military |
Support |
SB 93 |
| HB 270 - revise remedies to MEPA |
Support |
HB 270 |
| Public Safety Issues |
Support |
None named |
| TIF |
Support |
None named |
| Medicaid expansion reauthorization |
Support |
None named |
| HB 245 - medicaid expansion reauthorization |
Support |
HB 245 |
| SB 62 - phaseout medicaid expansion |
Oppose |
SB 62 |
| Education |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Government/regulation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Justice system |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Taxation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Transportation |
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.
Billings Chamber of Commerce: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-02-05 |
$5,959.42 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-01 |
$14,583.32 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-04 |
$14,263.83 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-12 |
$14,386.87 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-14 |
$13,956.49 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$27,611.14 |
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.
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$2,283.27 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$13.58 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$3,600.25 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$62.32 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$5,959.42 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-05: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-05: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Billings Chamber of Commerce—Golf Tournament |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$175.00 |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce—Golf Tournament |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$175.00 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter |
$37.69 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Sen. Barry Usher |
$37.69 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$37.69 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Rep. Katie Zolnikov |
$37.69 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$37.69 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$37.69 |
| Montana Outlaw BBQ |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$37.69 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-01: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-01: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$12,157.25 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$1,034.42 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$1,383.86 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$7.79 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$14,583.32 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-01: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-01: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Sherry Essmann |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Brad Barker |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Denise Joy |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. James Reavis |
$15.99 |
| Great Harves |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Katie Zolnikov |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Jodee Etchart |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Larry Brewster |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Mike Yakawich |
$15.99 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov |
$15.99 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$12,157.25 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$991.26 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$927.53 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$187.79 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$14,263.83 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-04: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-04: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Larry Brewster |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Denise Joy |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Denise Baum |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Anthony Nicastro |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. James Reavis |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Katie Zolnikov |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Tom McGillvray |
$37.84 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Larry Brewster |
$37.84 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$37.84 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Katie Zolnikov |
$37.84 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Mike Yakawich |
$37.84 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, 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 |
$12,157.25 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$1,311.88 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$909.95 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$7.79 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$14,386.87 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 25, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 25, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Fiona Nave |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Sherry Essmann |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Anthony Nicastro |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Jodee Etchart |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Tom McGillvray |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. James Reavis |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Larry Brewster |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Denise Joy |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Denise Baum |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$15.30 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Katie Zolnikov |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Larry Brewster |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Sherry Essmann |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Brad Barker |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Jodee Etchart |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Denise Baum |
$19.48 |
| Great Harvest |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$19.48 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, 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 |
$12,157.25 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$991.50 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$559.95 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$247.79 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$13,956.49 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 16 of 16, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 16 of 16, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Nelly Nicol |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Sherry Essmann |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Denise Baum |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. James Reavis |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Anthony Nicastro |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Brad Barker |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Greg Oblander |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Larry Brewster |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Katie Zolnikov |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$16.60 |
| Great Harvest Bread |
Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter |
$16.60 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, 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 |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, 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 |
$14,746.14 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$1,029.87 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$11,346.68 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$333.48 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$154.97 |
| Total for report |
$27,611.14 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 37, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 37, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Rail Line Coffee |
Sen. Chris Friedel |
$6.00 |
| Rail Line Coffee |
Rep. Nelly Nicol |
$6.50 |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$175.00 |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$175.00 |
| Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op Golf Tourney |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$125.00 |
| NutraLix Chamber Ag Reception |
Rep. Lee Deming |
$5.55 |
| NutraLix Chamber Ag Reception |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$5.55 |
| NutraLix Chamber Ag Reception |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$5.55 |
| NutraLix Chamber Ag Reception |
Sen. Mike Yakawich |
$5.55 |
| NutraLix Chamber Ag Reception |
Rep. Sharon Stewart Peregoy |
$5.55 |
| NutraLix Chamber Ag Reception |
Sen. Vince Ricci |
$5.55 |
| Sodexho Rocky Mountain College |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$30.83 |
| Sodexo Rocky Mountain College |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$30.83 |
| Sodexo Rocky Mountain College |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$30.83 |
| Sodexo Rocky Mountain College |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$30.83 |
| Sodexo Rocky Mountain College |
Rep. Nelly Nicol |
$30.83 |
| Sodexo Rocky Mountain College |
Rep. Lee Deming |
$30.83 |
| Sodexo Rocky Mountain College |
Rep. Denise Baum |
$30.83 |
| TOPZ Sandwiches |
Sen. Sue Vinton |
$8.56 |
| TOPZ Sandwiches |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$8.56 |
| TOPZ Sandwiches |
Rep. Mike Vinton |
$9.99 |
| TOPZ Sandwiches |
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov |
$9.99 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Sen. Vince Ricci |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Larry Brewster |
$51.98 |
Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 26 to 37 of 37, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Billings Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 26 to 37 of 37, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Sherry Essmann |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Jodee Etchart |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. James Reavis |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Sen. Tom McGillvray |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Sen. Barry Usher |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Sen. Mike Yakawich |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Sen. Daniel Zolnikov |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Bill Mercer |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Brandon Ler |
$51.98 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton |
Rep. Gary Parry |
$51.98 |
What this record does not say about Billings Chamber of Commerce, 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.