---
title: "Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes"
slug: "lobbying/confederated-salish-and-kootenai-tribes-e817917"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817917"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $38,555.61 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.

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817917

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Dan Stusek](/lobbying/dan-stusek-e344710/), authorized 2025-01-16
- [Anna Whiting-Sorrell](/lobbying/anna-whiting-sorrell-e60026/)
- [Mark Baker](/lobbying/mark-baker-e816541/), authorized 2025-01-14
- [Aidan Myhre](/lobbying/aidan-myhre-e816560/), authorized 2025-01-16

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 42, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 42, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 311 | Support | [SB 311](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-311/) |
| SB 378 | Support | [SB 378](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-378/) |
| SB 147 | Support | [SB 147](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-147/) |
| SB 181 | Support | [SB 181](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-181/) |
| SB 182 | Support | [SB 182](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-182/) |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 366 Provide appropriation to DOJ for Lake County reimbursement related to PL 280 | ED | [HB 366](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-366/) |
| SB 311 | Support | [SB 311](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-311/) |
| SB 181 | Support | [SB 181](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-181/) |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| SB 224 | Support | [SB 224](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-224/) |
| SB 393 | Support | [SB 393](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-393/) |
| HJ 1 | Support | [HJ 1](/lobbying/bills/2025-hj-1/) |
| SB 104 | Support | [SB 104](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-104/) |
| HB 2 | Support | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| HB 2 | Support | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| HB 216 | Oppose | [HB 216](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-216/) |
| HJ 1 | Support | [HJ 1](/lobbying/bills/2025-hj-1/) |
| SB 224 | Support | [SB 224](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-224/) |
| SB 182 | Support | [SB 182](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-182/) |
| SB 147 | Support | [SB 147](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-147/) |
| SB 62 | Oppose | [SB 62](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-62/) |
| HB 494 | Oppose | [HB 494](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-494/) |
| SB 378 | Support | [SB 378](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-378/) |
| SB 334 | Oppose | [SB 334](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-334/) |

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 42 of 42, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 42 of 42, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 170 | Support | [SB 170](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-170/) |
| SB 307 | Support | [SB 307](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-307/) |
| SB 147 | Support | [SB 147](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-147/) |
| HB 230 | Support | [HB 230](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-230/) |
| HB 83 | Support | [HB 83](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-83/) |
| SB 224 | Support | [SB 224](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-224/) |
| HB 545 | Support | [HB 545](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-545/) |
| SB 393 | Support | [SB 393](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-393/) |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| SB 147 | Support | [SB 147](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-147/) |
| HB 83 | Support | [HB 83](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-83/) |
| HB 386 | Support | [HB 386](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-386/) |
| HB 545 | Support | [HB 545](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-545/) |
| SB 311 | Support | [SB 311](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-311/) |
| SB 393 | Support | [SB 393](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-393/) |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| SB 199 | Support | [SB 199](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-199/) |

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Mark Baker, authorized 2023-01-10
- Aidan Myhre, authorized 2023-01-10
- Shane Scanlon, authorized 2023-02-15

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 72, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 72, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 127 | Monitor | SB 127 |
| HB 288 | Support | HB 288 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 19 | Support | HB 19 |
| HB 372 | Oppose | HB 372 |
| SB 119 | Support | SB 119 |
| HB 346 | Support | HB 346 |
| HB 372 | Oppose | HB 372 |
| SB 119 | Support | SB 119 |
| HB 346 | Support | HB 346 |
| SJ 5 | Support | SJ 5 |
| SJ 6 | Support | SJ 6 |
| HB 338 | Support | HB 338 |
| HB 242 | Support | HB 242 |
| HB 242 | Support | HB 242 |
| HB 251 | Support | HB 251 |
| HB 287 | Support | HB 287 |
| HB 882 | Support | HB 882 |
| HB 477 | Support | HB 477 |
| SB 465 | Oppose | SB 465 |
| HB 163 | Support | HB 163 |
| HB 287 | Support | HB 287 |
| SB 127 | Monitor | SB 127 |
| HB 19 | Support | HB 19 |
| SB 119 | Support | SB 119 |

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 72, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 72, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 207 | Monitor | SB 207 |
| LC 3052 | Oppose | LC 3052 |
| HB 91 | Support | HB 91 |
| SJ 5 | Support | SJ 5 |
| HB 251 | Support | HB 251 |
| HB 242 | Support | HB 242 |
| HB 394 | Support | HB 394 |
| SB 127 | Monitor | SB 127 |
| SB 233 | Support | SB 233 |
| HB 473 | Oppose | HB 473 |
| SB 207 | Monitor | SB 207 |
| HB 317 | Support | HB 317 |
| HB 726 | Oppose | HB 726 |
| HB 394 | Support | HB 394 |
| SB 127 | Monitor | SB 127 |
| HB 473 | Monitor | HB 473 |
| HB 317 | Support | HB 317 |
| HB 477 | Support | HB 477 |
| HB 804 | Support | HB 804 |
| HB 572 | Monitor | HB 572 |
| HB 288 | Support | HB 288 |
| HB 163 | Support | HB 163 |
| HB 338 | Support | HB 338 |
| HB 91 | Support | HB 91 |
| HB 582 | Support | HB 582 |

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 72 of 72, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 72 of 72, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 441 | Oppose | SB 441 |
| HB 804 | Support | HB 804 |
| HB 572 | Monitor | HB 572 |
| HB 650 | Oppose | HB 650 |
| HB 792 | Support | HB 792 |
| HB 163 | Support | HB 163 |
| HJ 1 | Support | HJ 1 |
| HB 338 | Support | HB 338 |
| HB 251 | Support | HB 251 |
| HB 394 | Support | HB 394 |
| HB 395 | Support | HB 395 |
| HB 473 | Oppose | HB 473 |
| HB 317 | Support | HB 317 |
| HB 477 | Support | HB 477 |
| HB 804 | Support | HB 804 |
| HB 572 | Monitor | HB 572 |
| SJ 5 | Support | SJ 5 |
| SJ 6 | Support | SJ 6 |
| HB 882 | Support | HB 882 |
| HB 91 | Support | HB 91 |
| HB 19 | Support | HB 19 |
| HB 582 | Support | HB 582 |

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, 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.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2015-2016: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2013-2014: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Other | None named |

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2001-2002: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- George Ochenski, authorized 2001-01-23, ended 2001-04-09

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| All subjects of interest to the Principal, primarily Indian issues | 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.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Robert L. Hunter Jr., authorized 1999-02-19
- John B. Carter, authorized 1999-02-09
- George Ochenski, authorized 1998-12-29

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| All topics of interest to Principal. Primary: Indian affairs. | 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.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session Session not recorded: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session Session not recorded: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, principal, session Session not recorded: 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.

## Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 20 of 20, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 20 of 20, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-17 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-29 | $0.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-15 | $8,524.80 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-15 | $7,500.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-14 | $7,579.50 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-18 | $14,951.31 |
| Session Year End | 2023-2024 | 2024-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2023-2024 | 2023-06-01 | $7,500.00 |
| Monthly | 2023-2024 | 2023-04-17 | $7,654.75 |
| Monthly | 2023-2024 | 2023-03-15 | $7,500.00 |
| Initial Report | 2023-2024 | 2023-02-15 | $15,664.00 |
| Post Session | 2001-2002 | 2001-05-17 | $2,695.00 |
| Monthly | 2001-2002 | 2001-04-30 | $7,900.81 |
| Initial Report | 2001-2002 | 2001-02-20 | $7,675.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2001-02-07 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 2000-05-24 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2000-02-11 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-07-21 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-05-05 | $5,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 1999-2000 | 1999-02-03 | $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.

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-17: 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 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-29: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-29: 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 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: 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) | $1,024.80 |
| 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 | $8,524.80 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Suds Hut | Dinner group that included Director M. Blasdel | $115.70 |
| On Broadway | Directors C. Dorrington, M. Giles | $197.50 |
| The Union | dinner for Indian caucus members | $711.60 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, 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 | $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 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, 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 | $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) | $79.50 |
| 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 | $7,579.50 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Last Chance Casino - Brunch | 3 ppl including Representative Brandon Ler | $79.50 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: 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) | $7,451.31 |
| 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 | $14,951.31 |

### Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Green Meadow | All legislators invited | $7,252.20 |
| Silver Star Steakhouse | Directors Swanson, Dorrington, Giles | $132.15 |
| Suds Hut | Director Blasdel | $66.96 |

## What this record does not say about Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, 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.