---
title: "Large Customer Group: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Large Customer Group, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Large Customer Group"
slug: "lobbying/large-customer-group-e816787"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816787"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Large Customer Group: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Large Customer Group was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 6 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $64,677.00 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.

Large Customer Group's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816787

## Large Customer Group, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Nikolas Stoffel](/lobbying/nikolas-stoffel-e882643/), authorized 2026-09-23
- [Thorvald Nelson](/lobbying/thorvald-nelson-e876040/), authorized 2026-09-03
- [Jocelyn Cahill](/lobbying/jocelyn-cahill-e816696/), authorized 2024-12-24
- [Amy Nerison](/lobbying/amy-nerison-e816167/), authorized 2024-12-24
- [Jon Metropoulos](/lobbying/jon-metropoulos-e816698/), authorized 2024-12-24
- [Sarah Clerget](/lobbying/sarah-clerget-e816971/), authorized 2025-02-26

## Large Customer Group, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 27, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 27, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Potential legislation related to energy | Other | None named |
| Economic development | Not recorded | None named |
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | None named |
| Government/regulation | Not recorded | None named |
| Potential legislation related to energy. | Other | None named |
| LC0224: Revise civil liability laws | Support | [LC 224](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-224/) |
| SB 301: Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws | Support | [SB 301](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-301/) |
| SB 301: Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws | Support | [SB 301](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-301/) |
| HB 490 - Revise Civil Liability Laws | Support | [HB 490](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-490/) |
| HB 911: Revise the meaning of the term "public utility" | MO | [HB 911](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-911/) |
| HB 877: Establish the Montana data center development act | Oppose | [HB 877](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-877/) |
| HB 528 - Revise property tax rates for agricultural, residential, and commercial property | Oppose | [HB 528](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-528/) |
| SJ 12 - Interim study on energy transmission | Support | [SJ 12](/lobbying/bills/2025-sj-12/) |
| SB 301 - Utility Lines & Facilities Bill | Support | [SB 301](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-301/) |
| SJ 12 - Interim study on energy transmission | Support | [SJ 12](/lobbying/bills/2025-sj-12/) |
| SB 406 - Establishing utility energy conservation efficiency standards | Oppose | [SB 406](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-406/) |
| HB 877: Establish the Montana data center development act | MO | [HB 877](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-877/) |
| No Legislative Issues | Other | None named |
| Potential legislation related to energy | Other | None named |
| HB 263: Generally revise digital asset mining and data center ratemaking laws | MO | [HB 263](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-263/) |
| HB 314: Create a state energy authority | Monitor | [HB 314](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-314/) |
| HB 890 - Revise civil liability laws | Support | [HB 890](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-890/) |
| HB 911: Revise the meaning of the term "public utility" | MO | [HB 911](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-911/) |
| Natural resources/land use/water | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |

## Large Customer Group, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 27 of 27, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 27 of 27, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 301: Generally revise utility lines and facilities laws | MO | [SB 301](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-301/) |
| HB 490 - Revise Civil Liability Laws | Support | [HB 490](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-490/) |

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

## Large Customer Group: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Customer Group: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-09-15 | $0.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-08-12 | $17,319.50 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2026-07-15 | $15,357.50 |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-06 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-09 | $8,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-12 | $8,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-12 | $8,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $8,000.00 |

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.

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, 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 | $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 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, 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 | $17,319.50 |
| 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 | $17,319.50 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $15,357.50 |
| 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 | $15,357.50 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-06: 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 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-09: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $8,000.00 |
| 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 | $8,000.00 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $8,000.00 |
| 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 | $8,000.00 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, 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 | $8,000.00 |
| 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 | $8,000.00 |

### Large Customer Group, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Customer Group, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $8,000.00 |
| 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 | $8,000.00 |

## What this record does not say about Large Customer Group, 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.