---
title: "Convention of States Action: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Convention of States Action, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Convention of States Action"
slug: "lobbying/convention-of-states-action-e843483"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/843483"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Convention of States Action: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Convention of States Action was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $83,137.40 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.

Convention of States Action's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/843483

## Convention of States Action, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Michael Farris](/lobbying/michael-farris-e843840/), authorized 2025-01-01
- [Rick Santorum](/lobbying/rick-santorum-e843841/), authorized 2025-03-18
- [Scott Reichner](/lobbying/scott-reichner-e817057/), authorized 2025-01-06
- [Mark Meckler](/lobbying/mark-meckler-e608602/), authorized 2026-04-20

## Convention of States Action, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 12 of 12, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 12 of 12, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |
| HJ 5 - Resolution for Article V of US Constitution convention of states | Support | [HJ 5](/lobbying/bills/2025-hj-5/) |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Not recorded | None named |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |
| A convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |
| LC 1638 - Article V convention commissioner selection and credentialing act | Support | [LC 1638](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-1638/) |
| SB 120 - Provide for article V commissioner selection and oversight | Support | [SB 120](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-120/) |
| Article V of the U.S. Constitution | Support | None named |

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

## Convention of States Action: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-09-15 | $32,766.59 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-08-12 | $5,271.78 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-07-09 | $5,205.57 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-06-12 | $2,175.84 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-05-08 | $9,213.13 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-04-09 | $5,730.40 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-10 | $3,008.85 |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-10 | $19,765.24 |

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.

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $3,337.11 |
| 2. Other Pay | $2,811.68 |
| 3. Travel | $15,019.40 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $36.08 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $11,254.46 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $43.35 |
| 7. Postage | $3.41 |
| 8. Printing | $250.57 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $10.53 |
| Total for report | $32,766.59 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 39, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 39, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Gaylord Hotels | Terry Falk | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Steve Gunderson | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Shane Klakken | $1,208.79 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Dennis Lenz | $1,208.79 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Tom McGillvray | $1,208.79 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Braxton Mitchell | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Mark Noland | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Matt Regier | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Mark Reinschmidt | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Jerry Schillinger | $1,571.16 |
| Gaylord Hotels | Tony Tezak | $1,107.30 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Terry Falk | $48.96 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Steve Gunderson | $48.96 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Shane Klakken | $81.93 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Dennis Lenz | $81.93 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Tom McGillvray | $81.93 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Braxton Mitchell | $48.96 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Mark Noland | $48.96 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Matt Regier | $48.96 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Mark Reinschmidt | $72.93 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Jerry Schillinger | $48.96 |
| Convention of States Action Store | Tony Tezak | $81.93 |
| Cheapoair (Reimbursement) | Mark Reinschmidt | $495.96 |
| United (Reimbursement) | Dennis Lenz | $391.00 |
| Delta (Reimbursement) | Mark Noland | $288.41 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 26 to 39 of 39, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 26 to 39 of 39, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| McDonalds (Reimbursement) | Mark Noland | $22.56 |
| Old Hickory Steakhouse (Reimbursement) | Mark Noland | $61.17 |
| Shake Shack (Reimbursement) | Mark Noland | $8.05 |
| Glacier International Airport (Reimbursement) | Mark Noland | $60.00 |
| Ted's Montana Grill (Reimbursement) | Noland, Regier, Falk, Mitchel, Klakken | $256.06 |
| Maverick (Gas Reimbursement) | Shane Klakken | $21.33 |
| US Highway 8 (Gas reimbursement) | Shane Klakken | $52.15 |
| Good 2 Go (Gas Reimbursement) | Shane Klakken | $48.04 |
| Bucees (Gas Reimbursement) | Shane Klakken | $21.13 |
| Bucees (Gas Reimbursement) | Shane Klakken | $29.41 |
| Flying (Gas Reimbursement) | Shane Klakken | $44.06 |
| Billings 1 1038 (Gas Reimursement) | Shane Klakken | $16.74 |
| United (Reimbursement) | Steve Gunderson | $448.80 |
| Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conv Center (Reimbursemen | Steve Gunderson | $190.97 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $2,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $969.71 |
| 3. Travel | $1,862.91 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $326.53 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $102.34 |
| 7. Postage | $4.63 |
| 8. Printing | $5.66 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $5,271.78 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| United Airlines (Reimbursement) | Tony Tezak | $772.57 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $3,485.77 |
| 2. Other Pay | $317.11 |
| 3. Travel | $222.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $103.44 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $411.76 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $65.49 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $600.00 |
| Total for report | $5,205.57 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-09: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-09: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Naps Grill | Rep David Bedey | $29.33 |
| Naps Grill | Rep Greg Overstreet | $29.33 |
| Naps Grill | Rep Terry Nelson | $29.33 |
| Grinnell Tap Bar & Grill | Sen Matt Regier | $43.25 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-06-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-06-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $2,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $66.49 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $51.75 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $57.60 |
| Total for report | $2,175.84 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-05-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-05-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $5,608.30 |
| 2. Other Pay | $579.68 |
| 3. Travel | $2,355.96 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $56.26 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $300.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $151.68 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $161.25 |
| Total for report | $9,213.13 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-05-08: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-05-08: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Montana's Rib & Chop House | Rep Shane Klakken | $33.33 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-04-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-04-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $4,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $446.20 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $127.05 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $1,021.75 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $135.40 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $5,730.40 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Monthly received 2026-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $2,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $68.97 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $262.72 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $677.16 |
| Total for report | $3,008.85 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $12,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $2,416.08 |
| 3. Travel | $3,370.46 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $504.67 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $840.40 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $633.63 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $19,765.24 |

### Convention of States Action, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convention of States Action, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Montana's Rib & Chop House | Klakken,McGillcray,Ricci,Oblander,Schomer,Brewster | $201.88 |
| Montana's Rib & Chop House | Randyn Gregg | $49.29 |
| Montana's Rib & Chop House | Tom McGillvray | $25.03 |

## What this record does not say about Convention of States Action, 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.