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Charter Communications Operating, LLC: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Charter Communications Operating, LLC was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 7 lobbyists, and filed 7 L-5 reports reporting $151,113.70 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.
Charter Communications Operating, LLC's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816449
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 82, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB 51 - Revising telecommunications provider registration laws |
Monitor |
SB 51 |
| HB 257 - Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws |
Support |
HB 257 |
| HB490 |
Monitor |
HB 490 |
| HB513 |
MO |
HB 513 |
| HB672 |
Monitor |
HB 672 |
| HB197 |
Support |
HB 197 |
| LC2693 |
Monitor |
LC 2693 |
| SB104 |
Monitor |
SB 104 |
| HB42 |
Monitor |
HB 42 |
| HB925 |
Monitor |
HB 925 |
| SB 51 - Revising telecommunications provider registration laws |
Monitor |
SB 51 |
| HB 231 - Revise property tax rates for certain property |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| LC 4018 - Generally revise broadband facilities laws |
Support |
LC 4018 |
| HB695 |
Support |
HB 695 |
| SB51 |
Monitor |
SB 51 |
| HB42 |
Monitor |
HB 42 |
| HB122 |
MO |
HB 122 |
| Broadband laws |
ED |
None named |
| HB 231 - Revise property tax rates for certain property |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB122 |
Monitor |
HB 122 |
| HB231 |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB257 |
Support |
HB 257 |
| SB413 |
MO |
SB 413 |
| SB432 |
Support |
SB 432 |
| SB493 |
MO |
SB 493 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 82, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB534 |
Monitor |
SB 534 |
| No legislative Issues / Informational only |
ED |
None named |
| HB257 |
Support |
HB 257 |
| SB432 |
Support |
SB 432 |
| HB695 |
Support |
HB 695 |
| HB45 |
MO |
HB 45 |
| HB513 |
MO |
HB 513 |
| HB528 |
Monitor |
HB 528 |
| SB32 |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| SB51 |
Monitor |
SB 51 |
| HB650 |
Support |
HB 650 |
| SB51 |
Monitor |
SB 51 |
| HB257 |
Support |
HB 257 |
| LC3102 - Generally revise utility laws |
Support |
LC 3102 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| LC3102 - Generally revise utility laws |
Support |
LC 3102 |
| LC 4018 - Generally revise broadband facilities laws |
Support |
LC 4018 |
| HB 45 - Generally revising telecommunications regulation laws |
MO |
HB 45 |
| HB933 |
Monitor |
HB 933 |
| SB432 |
Support |
SB 432 |
| HB695 |
Support |
HB 695 |
| HB45 |
MO |
HB 45 |
| HB42 |
Monitor |
HB 42 |
| SB32 |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| SB493 |
MO |
SB 493 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 82, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB212 |
MO |
SB 212 |
| SB25 |
Monitor |
SB 25 |
| HB231 |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| SB32 |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| HB490 |
Monitor |
HB 490 |
| HB672 |
Monitor |
HB 672 |
| SB104 |
MO |
SB 104 |
| HB45 |
MO |
HB 45 |
| HB197 |
Support |
HB 197 |
| HB408 |
Monitor |
HB 408 |
| HB490 |
Monitor |
HB 490 |
| HB650 |
Support |
HB 650 |
| HB672 |
Monitor |
HB 672 |
| SB25 |
MO |
SB 25 |
| SB104 |
Monitor |
SB 104 |
| SB212 |
MO |
SB 212 |
| HB 257 - Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws |
Support |
HB 257 |
| HB122 |
Monitor |
HB 122 |
| SB212 |
MO |
SB 212 |
| SB25 |
MO |
SB 25 |
| HB528 |
Monitor |
HB 528 |
| HB231 |
Monitor |
HB 231 |
| HB 45 - Generally revising telecommunications regulation laws |
MO |
HB 45 |
| HB 42 - Revise laws related to highways and transportation for clarity and consistency |
MO |
HB 42 |
| HB 122 - Revise right-of-way laws |
MO |
HB 122 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 82 of 82, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 82 of 82, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB 212 - Creating the Right to Compute Act and requiring shutdowns of AI controlled critical infrast |
MO |
SB 212 |
| SB 25 - Revise election laws regarding disclosure requirements for the use of AI in elections |
Monitor |
SB 25 |
| LC 533 - Define public purpose of easements on state lands |
MO |
LC 533 |
| SB 32 - Generally revise property taxes |
Monitor |
SB 32 |
| LC 224 - Revise civil liability laws |
Monitor |
LC 224 |
| LC3013 - Generally revise technology laws |
Support |
LC 3013 |
| LC3013 - Generally revise technology laws |
Support |
LC 3013 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Charter Communications Operating, LLC: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
Not recorded |
$1,460.20 |
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-02-13 |
$21,853.47 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-15 |
$22,170.32 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-15 |
$22,110.43 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-14 |
$21,734.83 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-15 |
$17,656.33 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-15 |
$44,128.12 |
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.
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received date not recorded: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received date not recorded: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$350.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$832.16 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$70.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$208.04 |
| Total for report |
$1,460.20 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received date not recorded: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received date not recorded: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Wassweiler Dinner House and Mercantile |
Sen. Matt Regier |
$70.00 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$21,834.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$19.47 |
| 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 |
$21,853.47 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$10,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$8,724.25 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$765.01 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$2,181.06 |
| Total for report |
$22,170.32 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Green Meadow Country Club |
House & Senate Taxation Committee |
$515.01 |
| Hardware Cafe |
House & Senate Energy, Tech. & Fed. Relations Comm |
$250.00 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, 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 |
$10,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$9,155.43 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$154.74 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$11.40 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$2,288.86 |
| Total for report |
$22,110.43 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Ristorante Bella Roma |
Rep. Brandon Ler |
$50.00 |
| Ristorante Bella Roma |
Rep. Amy Regier |
$50.00 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$10,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$8,896.56 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$114.13 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$2,224.14 |
| Total for report |
$21,734.83 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$10,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$7,156.33 |
| 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 |
$17,656.33 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$32,752.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$10,195.72 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$1,180.40 |
| 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 |
$44,128.12 |
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Lucca's |
MistyAnn Giles |
$77.88 |
| progolfshirts.com |
MistyAnn Giles, Frank Cote, Cam Dorrington |
$253.92 |
| progolfshirts.com |
MistyAnn Giles, Frank Cote, Cam Dorrington |
$253.92 |
What this record does not say about Charter Communications Operating, LLC, 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.