---
title: "Montana Association of REALTORS: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Montana Association of REALTORS, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Montana Association of REALTORS"
slug: "lobbying/montana-association-of-realtors-e818456"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/818456"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Montana Association of REALTORS: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Association of REALTORS was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 1 lobbyist, and filed 4 L-5 reports reporting $27,112.84 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.

Montana Association of REALTORS's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/818456

## Montana Association of REALTORS, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Daniel Cox](/lobbying/daniel-cox-e816756/), authorized 2025-02-06

## Montana Association of REALTORS, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 28, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 28, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB277 - Require a minimum lease term for mobile home lot rentals | Oppose | [HB 277](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-277/) |
| HB135 - Create statutes of repose for claims against real estate appraisers. | Support | [HB 135](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-135/) |
| LC880 - Revise laws related to landlord tenant | Support | [LC 880](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-880/) |
| HB444 - Generally revise tenant landlord laws | Support | [HB 444](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-444/) |
| SB174 - Providing that recreational vehicles and mobile homes are reviewed as buildings for rent or | Support | [SB 174](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-174/) |
| HB305 - Establish the mobile home park dispute resolution program | Oppose | [HB 305](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-305/) |
| HB311 - Require the refund of rental application fees | Oppose | [HB 311](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-311/) |
| SB4 - Revise taxation of homesite on certain agricultural property | Support | [SB 4](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-4/) |
| SB190 - Allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit or change a | Support | [SB 190](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-190/) |
| SB205 - Revise laws related to voter approval for property tax levies and bonds | Support | [SB 205](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-205/) |
| HB27 - Remove automatic agricultural classification for certain parcels | Support | [HB 27](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-27/) |
| SB3 - Require advisory committee for districts that use tax increment financing | Support | [SB 3](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-3/) |
| SB225 - Provide income tax credit for renters | Support | [SB 225](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-225/) |
| HB246 - Provide for standardization of substantial equivalency determinations in professional licens | Support | [HB 246](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-246/) |
| SB149 - Revise emotional support animal laws | Support | [SB 149](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-149/) |
| HB136 - Revise property insurance laws relating to preventative measures to redu | Support | [HB 136](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-136/) |
| Committee Interim Work | Support | None named |
| SB101 - Revise laws related to squatting | Support | [SB 101](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-101/) |
| SB175 - Allowing for streamlined public hearing notice process when revising zoning | Support | [SB 175](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-175/) |
| HB20 - Taxation, Require voted levies to be in dollars rather than mills. | Support | [HB 20](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-20/) |
| SB1- Taxation, Require advisory committee for districts that use tax increment financing. | Support | [SB 1](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-1/) |
| HB21 - Taxation, Establish a Montana workforce housing tax credit | Support | [HB 21](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-21/) |
| SB121 - Revise the land use and planning act. | Support | [SB 121](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-121/) |
| HB225 - Revising laws related to home inspections | Support | [HB 225](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-225/) |

## Montana Association of REALTORS, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 28 of 28, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 28 of 28, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| LC2344 - Revise laws related to Squatting | Support | [LC 2344](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-2344/) |
| LC1007 - Revise laws related to short term rentals | Support | [LC 1007](/lobbying/bills/2025-lc-1007/) |
| HB146 - Creating the private property protection act | Oppose | [HB 146](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-146/) |

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

## Montana Association of REALTORS: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-17 | $4,500.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-15 | $10,118.50 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-08 | $3,948.90 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $8,545.44 |

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.

### Montana Association of REALTORS, 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 |
|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, 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 | $4,500.00 |
| 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 | $4,500.00 |

### Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $3,875.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $6,207.50 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $36.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $10,118.50 |

### Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Post Session 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Montana Association of Realtors | All legislators | $5,457.50 |
| Montana Association of Realtors | Support Tax Committees Dinner | $500.00 |
| Montana Association of Realtors | Support of Business & Labor Committees Dinner | $250.00 |

### Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-08: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $3,875.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $27.90 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $36.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $10.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $3,948.90 |

### Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-08: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-08: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Daniel Cox | Denley Loge | $27.90 |

### Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, 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 | $3,875.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $4,634.44 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $36.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $8,545.44 |

### Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Association of REALTORS, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Montana Association of Realtors | All legislators | $4,634.44 |

## What this record does not say about Montana Association of REALTORS, 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.