---
title: "Meta Platforms, Inc.: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Meta Platforms, Inc., a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Meta Platforms, Inc."
slug: "lobbying/meta-platforms-inc-e816513"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816513"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Meta Platforms, Inc.: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Meta Platforms, Inc. was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $55,495.71 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.

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816513

## Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Jeromy Pankratz](/lobbying/jeromy-pankratz-e818357/), authorized 2025-01-31
- [Mark Taylor](/lobbying/mark-taylor-e816186/), authorized 2024-12-18
- [Jessie Luther](/lobbying/jessie-luther-e816164/), authorized 2024-12-18
- [Grace Berner](/lobbying/grace-berner-e816166/), authorized 2024-12-18, ended 2026-03-25

## Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 36, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 36, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| SB192 | Oppose | [SB 192](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-192/) |
| SB25 | MO | [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/) |
| SB207 | MO | [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/) |
| SB212 | MO | [SB 212](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-212/) |
| HB752 | Oppose | [HB 752](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-752/) |
| SB25 | Oppose | [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/) |
| SB207 | Oppose | [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/) |
| HB513 | Oppose | [HB 513](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-513/) |
| SB452 | Oppose | [SB 452](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-452/) |
| HB925 | Oppose | [HB 925](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-925/) |
| HB752 | MO | [HB 752](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-752/) |
| SB163 | MO | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/) |
| SB 207 | Oppose | [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/) |
| SB163, SB25, SB192, SB207, SB212, SB452 | Oppose | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/), [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/), [SB 192](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-192/), [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/), [SB 212](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-212/), [SB 452](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-452/) |
| SB207 | MO | [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/) |
| SB212 | MO | [SB 212](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-212/) |
| SB163 | Oppose | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/) |
| SB25 | Oppose | [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/) |
| SB192 | Oppose | [SB 192](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-192/) |
| SB207 | Oppose | [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/) |
| SB 25 | MO | [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/) |
| SB 207 | MO | [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/) |
| SB 212 | MO | [SB 212](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-212/) |
| SB 163 | Oppose | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/) |

## Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 36 of 36, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 36 of 36, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 25 | Oppose | [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/) |
| SB 192 | Oppose | [SB 192](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-192/) |
| SB 163 | MO | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/) |
| SB163, SB25, SB207, SB212 | MO | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/), [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/), [SB 207](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-207/), [SB 212](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-212/) |
| HB752 | MO | [HB 752](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-752/) |
| SB163 | MO | [SB 163](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-163/) |
| SB25 | MO | [SB 25](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-25/) |
| SB212 | Oppose | [SB 212](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-212/) |
| SB452 | Oppose | [SB 452](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-452/) |
| HB752 | Oppose | [HB 752](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-752/) |
| HB925 | Oppose | [HB 925](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-925/) |

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

## Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session Session not recorded: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jessie Luther, ended 2022-12-30
- Mark Taylor, ended 2022-12-30

## Meta Platforms, Inc., 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., 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.

## Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Meta Platforms, Inc., principal, session Session not recorded: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## Meta Platforms, Inc.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc.: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-12 | $2,975.63 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-27 | $0.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-14 | $14,529.75 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-11 | $8,693.98 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-14 | $11,631.03 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-14 | $9,253.68 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-14 | $4,253.68 |
| Non Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-14 | $4,157.96 |

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.

### Meta Platforms, 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 |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, 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 | $2,975.63 |
| 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 | $2,975.63 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-27: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-27: 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 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $5,643.05 |
| 2. Other Pay | $8,699.20 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $187.50 |
| 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 | $14,529.75 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Ristorante Bella Roma | Senator Barry Usher | $62.50 |
| Ristorante Bella Roma | Senator Daniel Zolnikov | $62.50 |
| Ristorante Bella Roma | Rep. Katie Zolnikov | $62.50 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $7,250.68 |
| 2. Other Pay | $1,443.30 |
| 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 | $8,693.98 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., 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 | $7,429.30 |
| 2. Other Pay | $4,201.73 |
| 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 | $11,631.03 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $6,429.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $2,824.68 |
| 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 | $9,253.68 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Monthly received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,429.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $2,824.68 |
| 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 | $4,253.68 |

### Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc., L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $0.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $3,004.02 |
| 3. Travel | $1,153.94 |
| 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 | $4,157.96 |

## What this record does not say about Meta Platforms, 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.