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CHS, Inc.: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, CHS, Inc. was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 2 lobbyists, and filed 1 L-5 report reporting $0.00 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.
CHS, Inc.'s lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816845
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Madison Tyson, authorized 2025-01-02
- Aimee Grmoljez, authorized 2025-01-02
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water | Not recorded | None named |
| 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.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Aimee Grmoljez (not 2026), authorized 2022-12-22
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2023-2024: 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.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Aimee Grmoljez
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2021-2022: 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.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2017-2018: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Aimee Grmoljez, authorized 2017-01-02, ended 2017-12-31
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| SB132 | Support | SB 132 |
| SB170 | Oppose | SB 170 |
| HB281 | Oppose | HB 281 |
| HB586,HB365,SJ23 | Support | HB 586, HB 365, SJ 23 |
| SB170 | Oppose | SB 170 |
| HB473.HB586,SB132 | Support | HB 473, HB 586, SB 132 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2015-2016: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Aimee Grmoljez, authorized 2014-12-15
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 156 | Support | HB 156 |
| SB 136 | Support | SB 136 |
| All areas | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 156 | Support | HB 156 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2013-2014: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Aimee Grmoljez, authorized 2012-11-29, ended 2013-05-01
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| SB 240 | Support | SB 240 |
| All Legislation of interest to the Principal | Not recorded | None named |
| SB 240 | Support | SB 240 |
| HB 408 - Taxation of Pollution Control Equipment | Support | HB 408 |
| HB 408 | Support | HB 408 |
| SB 240 | Support | SB 240 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2011-2012: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Don Allen, authorized 2011-01-14, ended 2011-11-01
- Mary Allen, authorized 2011-01-14, ended 2011-11-01
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 12 of 12, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 12 of 12, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| SB 164 | Oppose | SB 164 |
| SB 372 | Support | SB 372 |
| SJ 10 | Support | SJ 10 |
| SB 91 | Oppose | SB 91 |
| SB 163 | Oppose | SB 163 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| SB 267 | Support | SB 267 |
| SB 305 | Support | SB 305 |
| SB 367 | Support | SB 367 |
| HB 426 | Support | HB 426 |
| SB 91 w/amendments | Support | SB 91 |
| HB 292 | Support | HB 292 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2009-2010: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Don Allen, authorized 2009-01-05
- Mary Allen, authorized 2009-01-05
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 113 | Monitor | HB 113 |
| HB 228 | Support | HB 228 |
| SB 242 | Monitor | SB 242 |
| HB 228 | MO | HB 228 |
| SB 290 | Support | SB 290 |
| HB 374 | Oppose | HB 374 |
| HB 486 | MO | HB 486 |
| HB 522 | Oppose | HB 522 |
| 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.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Don Allen, authorized 2007-01-11
- Mary Allen, authorized 2007-01-11
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 41, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 41, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 25 | MO | HB 25 |
| HB 73 | MO | HB 73 |
| HB 628 | Monitor | HB 628 |
| HB 145 | Monitor | HB 145 |
| HB 463 | Support | HB 463 |
| HB 271 | Monitor | HB 271 |
| HB 276 | Monitor | HB 276 |
| HB 5 | Monitor | HB 5 |
| HB 8 | Monitor | HB 8 |
| HB 10 | Monitor | HB 10 |
| SB 220 | Monitor | SB 220 |
| SB 340 | Monitor | SB 340 |
| SB 432 | Monitor | SB 432 |
| SB 475 | Monitor | SB 475 |
| HJ 60 | Monitor | HJ 60 |
| HB 114 | MO | HB 114 |
| HB 119 | MO | HB 119 |
| HB 145 | MO | HB 145 |
| HB 166 | MO | HB 166 |
| HB 175 | MO | HB 175 |
| HB 176 | MO | HB 176 |
| HB 228 | MO | HB 228 |
| HB 301 | MO | HB 301 |
| HB 318 | MO | HB 318 |
| HB 405 | MO | HB 405 |
CHS, Inc., principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 41 of 41, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 41 of 41, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 463 | MO | HB 463 |
| SB 41 | MO | SB 41 |
| SB 60 | MO | SB 60 |
| SB 67 | MO | SB 67 |
| SB 99 | MO | SB 99 |
| SB 122 | MO | SB 122 |
| SB 177 | MO | SB 177 |
| SB 215 | MO | SB 215 |
| SB 221 | Support | SB 221 |
| SB 240 | MO | SB 240 |
| HJ 11 | MO | HJ 11 |
| HB 309 | Monitor | HB 309 |
| HB 340 | Monitor | HB 340 |
| HB 565 | Monitor | HB 565 |
| SB 473 | Monitor | SB 473 |
| SB 122 | Monitor | SB 122 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
CHS, Inc., principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Transportation | Not recorded | None named |
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | None named |
| Agriculture | 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.
CHS, Inc.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 30, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 30, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-12 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2017-2018 | 2018-02-02 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2017-2018 | 2017-12-12 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2017-2018 | 2017-05-16 | $1,714.00 |
| Monthly | 2017-2018 | 2017-04-14 | $2,226.00 |
| Monthly | 2017-2018 | 2017-03-13 | $1,928.00 |
| Initial Report | 2017-2018 | 2017-02-15 | $85.50 |
| Session Year End | 2015-2016 | 2016-02-10 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2015-2016 | 2015-05-20 | $2,540.00 |
| Monthly | 2015-2016 | 2015-04-15 | $1,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2015-2016 | 2015-03-13 | $1,835.29 |
| Non Session Year End | 2015-2016 | 2015-02-17 | $0.00 |
| Initial Report | 2015-2016 | 2015-02-17 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2013-2014 | 2014-02-14 | $2,640.00 |
| Post Session | 2013-2014 | 2013-05-23 | $1,476.40 |
| Monthly | 2013-2014 | 2013-04-15 | $220.00 |
| Initial Report | 2013-2014 | 2013-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2011-2012 | 2011-05-31 | $5,250.00 |
| Initial Report | 2011-2012 | 2011-02-15 | $1,750.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2011-2012 | 2011-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2009-2010 | 2010-02-16 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2009-2010 | 2009-05-26 | $8,330.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2009-2010 | 2009-02-17 | $0.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2007-2008 | 2009-02-13 | $0.00 |
| Initial Report | 2009-2010 | 2009-02-11 | $2,650.00 |
CHS, Inc.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 30 of 30, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS, Inc.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 30 of 30, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Session Year End | 2007-2008 | 2008-02-14 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2007-2008 | 2007-10-03 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2007-2008 | 2007-05-29 | $275.00 |
| Post Session | 2007-2008 | 2007-05-29 | $8,390.00 |
| Initial Report | 2007-2008 | 2007-02-15 | $2,650.00 |
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.
CHS, Inc., L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| CHS, Inc., L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-12: 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 |
What this record does not say about CHS, Inc., 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.