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Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 3 lobbyists, and filed 17 L-5 reports reporting $164,625.41 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 Beer and Wine Distributors Association's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816317

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Debra Pitassy, authorized 2024-12-18
Rebecca Meyers, authorized 2024-12-10
Edward Redding, authorized 2024-12-31, ended 2025-02-12

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 21 of 21, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 21 of 21, data through 2026-10-02
No Legislative Issues	Other	None named
No Legislative Issues	Other	None named
HB92 - Generally revise laws related to alcohol regulation (Clean up)	Support	HB 92
HB211 - Revise alcohol laws (Third Party Delivery)	MO	HB 211
HB211 - Third Party Delivery of Beer & Wine	Support	HB 211
Taxation	Not recorded	None named
No Legislative Issues this month	Other	None named
No Legislative Issues this month	Other	None named
No Legislative Issues this month	Other	None named
No Legislative Issues this month	Other	None named
HB407 - Create the Kratom Consumer Protection Act	MO	HB 407
HB86 - Revise beer wholesaler & table wine laws (Combines wholesaler/distributor statutes)	Support	HB 86
HB92 - Generally revise laws related to alcohol (Clean up)	Support	HB 92
HB407 - Kratom Consumer Protection Act	Monitor	HB 407
Business/labor	Not recorded	None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest	Not recorded	None named
HB86 - Revise beer wholesaler & table wine laws (Combines wholesaler/distributor stautes)	Support	HB 86
HJ60 - interim study on the effects and regulation of kratom .	Support	HJ 60
SB461 - Intoxicating Products	Oppose	SB 461
HB86 - Generally revise beer laws - combines Wholesaler/Distributor Status	Support	HB 86
HB407 - Kratom Consumer Protection Act	MO	HB 407

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Edward Redding Don't Use, authorized 2022-12-27
Lawrence Noonan, authorized 2022-12-27, ended 2023-06-26
Debra Pitassy, authorized 2022-12-28
Kristi Blazer, authorized 2023-01-06, ended 2023-04-30

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 46, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 46, data through 2026-10-02
LC0707-Revise alcohol laws to allow retail purchases from other retailers	Oppose	LC 707
HB095 - Generally revise alcohol laws "Clean Up" bill	MO	HB 95
HB097 - Generally revise Alcohol Beverage Laws Advertising & donations	Support	HB 97
HB305 - Generally revise alcohol laws re: license stacking	Support	HB 305
HB771 - Generally revise alcohol law relating to self-service	Monitor	HB 771
HB783 - Generally revise alcohol laws to allow wineries off premise bottle sales at events	Monitor	HB 783
HB127 - Creating a combined beer & table wine distributor license	Monitor	HB 127
HB305 - Generally revise alcohol laws relating to manf. & retail - license stacking	Support	HB 305
HB455 - Revise alcohol laws relating to certain products (jello shots)	Monitor	HB 455
HB95 - Generally revise alcohol laws "clean up bill" monetary only wholesalers donations	MO	HB 95
HB97 - Generally revise Alcohol Bev laws	Support	HB 97
HB31 - Revise academic brewers license	Support	HB 31
HB305 - Generally revise alcohol laws relating to manf. & retail "license stacking"	Support	HB 305
SB107 - Revising laws relating to civil liability for injuries involving alcohol	Monitor	SB 107
SB179 - Revise alcohol laws relating to beer purchases	Oppose	SB 179
HB49-Beer/wine distributor to file supplier agreements with DOR	MO	HB 49
HB305-revise alcohol laws to allow manufacturing and retail license stacking by same owner	Support	HB 305
SB107-Revise laws relating to civil liability for injuries involving alcohol	Support	SB 107
HB867 - Generally revise agency liquor store laws to be open Sun, Mon & Holidays	Monitor	HB 867
HB894 - Generally revise alcohol laws - omnibus bill	Monitor	HB 894
HB969 - Creating a third-party alcohol delivery license	Monitor	HB 969
HB783 - Generally revise alcohol laws (winery off premise bottle sales at events)	MO	HB 783
HB783 - Generally revise alcohol laws allowing winiers off premise bottle sales at events	Monitor	HB 783
All matters in which the principal has an interest	Not recorded	None named
Alcohol	Not recorded	None named

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 46 of 46, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 46 of 46, data through 2026-10-02
HB095 - Generally revise alcohol laws "Clean Up" bill	Monitor	HB 95
HB539 - Generally revise alcohol laws	MO	HB 539
SB179 - Revise alcohol laws relating to beer purchases (out of territory dock sales to all license t	Monitor	SB 179
SJ30 - Interim study on alcohol licensing and viticulture	Monitor	SJ 30
SB543 - Revise alcohol laws relating to off-premises beer & wine licenses & delivery	Monitor	SB 543
Business/labor	Not recorded	None named
Taxation	Not recorded	None named
HB455 - Revise alcohol laws realting to certain products (Jell-o shots)	Monitor	HB 455
HB97-Revise alcohol laws re:functional advertising & non-profit donations	MO	HB 97
HB127-Create a combined beer & table wine distributors license	Support	HB 127
SB179-Revise alcohol laws to allow territory dock sales to all license types	Oppose	SB 179
SB209-Revise laws relating to montana distrilleries	Support	SB 209
HB95-Revise alcohol laws monetary not product donations	MO	HB 95
HB124-Change collection of beer, wine & hard cider taxes from monthly to quarterly	Support	HB 124
SB209 - Revise laws relating to MT distilleries (increase hours & off premise sales limits)	Support	SB 209
LC0707 - Revise alcohol laws to allow retail to retail alcohol sales	Oppose	LC 707
HB711 - Revise collection of payment for beer and wine	Support	HB 711
HB124 - Providing for quarterly collections of beer, wine & cider taxes	Support	HB 124
LC1961 - Create MT farm wine & winegrower license	Monitor	LC 1961
HB2 - General Appropriations Act (DOJ budget)	Support	HB 2
HB112 - Generally revise human trafficking laws	Support	HB 112

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2019-2020: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

E.J. (2024_DON'T USE) Redding, authorized 2018-01-01
Lawrence Noonan, authorized 2019-01-01
Kristi Blazer, authorized 2018-01-01

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 36, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 36, data through 2026-10-02
HB 261 - Veteran's Events Bill	Monitor	HB 261
HB 277 - Add Spirits to Special Events	Monitor	HB 277
LC 2142 Allow microdistilleries to sell split case	Support	LC 2142
LC0166 Generally revise drug & alcohol laws	MO	LC 166
LC2313 Revise microdistillery production defs	Support	LC 2313
HB365 create DUI reduction grant program	Oppose	HB 365
HB 65 Generally revise alcohol/drug laws	Oppose	HB 65
SB 65 - DUI Bill	Oppose	SB 65
SB 358 Revise resort beverage license laws	MO	SB 358
HJ 54 - Interim study of liquor laws	Oppose	HJ 54
All matters in which the principal has an interest	Other	None named
HB84 Revise taxation/reporting for wine/hard cider	MO	HB 84
HB 185 - Expanded Brewery Hours	Oppose	HB 185
HB250 Extend special event permit rules wineries	Oppose	HB 250
HB501 Microdistillery split case sales Mt Liq stor	Support	HB 501
HB613 Exception to liquor quotas Sr Res Homes	Support	HB 613
HB649 Create Alcohol Advisory Council	Support	HB 649
HB650 Generally revise alcohol taxation	Oppose	HB 650
HB685 Implement provisons of HB2 Sec D	Oppose	HB 685, HB 2
HB 65 Generally revise alcohol/drug laws	MO	HB 65
SB 182 Revise microdistillery prouction defintns	Support	SB 182
SB 210 Allow licensed alcohol delivery svc	Support	SB 210
SB 358 Revise resort beverage license laws	MO	SB 358
HB84 Revise taxation/reporting for wine/hard cider	MO	HB 84
HB 84 - Winery Reporting Bill	MO	HB 84

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 36 of 36, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 36 of 36, data through 2026-10-02
SB 65 - DUI Bill	Support	SB 65
HB 250 - Winery Bill	Oppose	HB 250
HB 182 - Subdividing Distilleries	Monitor	HB 182
HB 185 - Expanded Brewery Hours	Oppose	HB 185
All issues relating to beer & wine industry & regs	Monitor	None named
All issues relating to beer & wine industry & regs	Monitor	None named
All issues relating to beer & wine industry & regs	Monitor	None named
HB185 Revise Brewery Operation hours	Oppose	HB 185
HJ 64 - Interim study of DUI laws	Oppose	HJ 64
HB250 Extend special event permit rules wineries	Oppose	HB 250
LC0230 Allow licensed alcohol delivery svc	Support	LC 230

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2017-2018: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Glenn Oppel, authorized 2017-01-08, ended 2017-04-30
Melissa Shannon, authorized 2017-01-08, ended 2017-04-30
Kristi Blazer
E.J. (2024_DON'T USE) Redding, authorized 2017-01-02, ended 2017-04-30

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 15 of 15, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 15 of 15, data through 2026-10-02
Issues relating to beer, wine & alcohol industry.	Not recorded	None named
HB462, SB191, SB304	Oppose	HB 462, SB 191, SB 304
Issues relating to beer, wine & alcohol industry	Not recorded	None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest	Other	None named
SJ26 - Beer & Wine Distributor Study	Oppose	SJ 26
HJ23 - Can Recycling	Oppose	HJ 23
HB430 - Alcohol Exception for Sr. Retirement Ctrs	Support	HB 430
SB344-Clarifying alcohol laws related to loan docs	Monitor	SB 344
HB16, HB210, HB412, HB428, HB430, HB472, HB483, HB541, SB280, HB535, HB206, HB549	Monitor	HB 16, HB 210, HB 412, HB 428, HB 430, HB 472, HB 483, HB 541, SB 280, HB 535, HB 206, HB 549
HB474-Allow conssuptive hour microditrilleries	Oppose	HB 474
HB462 - Alcohol licenses for MUS & colleges	Support	HB 462
HB541-Revise small brewery laws	Support	HB 541
HB613-Revise 24/7 sobriety program	Monitor	HB 613
HB603-Revise brewer/microdistilleries hours & fees	Monitor	HB 603
SB328-Generally revise alcohol tax laws	Oppose	SB 328

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Kristi Blazer, authorized 2015-01-07
Stephen Snezek, authorized 2015-03-13
Melissa Shannon, authorized 2015-01-07
E.J. (2024_DON'T USE) Redding, authorized 2015-01-05

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 63, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 63, data through 2026-10-02
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
HB618 - Interim study to reform liquor license law	Support	HB 618
HB 50 - Equal treatment of licensees liquor laws	Support	HB 50
HB326 - Liquor/Brewer License Stacking Bill	Oppose	HB 326
HB336 - Increasing barrel production for brewries	Support	HB 336
HB360 - Repeal of implied franchise contract	Oppose	HB 360
HB528 - Revise non-profit beer & wine spec permits	Oppose	HB 528
HB326 - Liquor/Brewer License Stacking Bill	Oppose	HB 326
HB336 - Increasing barrel production for brewries	Support	HB 336
HB360 - Repeal of implied franchise contract	Other	HB 360
HB625 - Create special event permit wine sales	Oppose	HB 625
HB 412 - Revise minor in possession laws	Support	HB 412
HB336 - Increasing barrel production for brewries	Support	HB 336
HB360 - Repeal of implied franchise contract	Oppose	HB 360
HB528 - Revise non-profit beer & wine spec permits	Oppose	HB 528
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
SB242 - Revise laws to providing minors alcohol	Oppose	SB 242
HB360 - Repeal of implied franchise contract	Other	HB 360
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 63, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 63, data through 2026-10-02
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine Regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer and Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Beer and Wine Regulation	Other	None named
HB326 - Liquor/Brewer License Stacking Bill	Oppose	HB 326
HB336 - Increasing barrel production for brewries	Support	HB 336
LC 1294 Increase 7 day limit on alcohol pymnt	Oppose	LC 1294
HB 50 - Equal treatment of licensees liquor laws	Support	HB 50
HB 326 ¿ brewery/liquor license stacking bill	Oppose	HB 326
HB625 - Create special event permit wine sales	Oppose	HB 625
SB242 - Revise laws to providing minors alcohol	Oppose	SB 242
HB 412 - Revise minor in possession laws	Support	HB 412
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 63 of 63, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 63 of 63, data through 2026-10-02
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
Issues relating to Beer & Wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
HB 326 ¿ brewery/liquor license stacking bill	Oppose	HB 326
HB336 - Increasing barrel production for brewries	Support	HB 336
Issues related to beer and wine regulation	Not recorded	None named
HB360 - Repeal of implied franchise contract	Other	HB 360
HB618 - Interim study to reform liquor license law	Support	HB 618

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session Session not recorded: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Kristi Blazer, authorized 2016-12-28
E.J. (2024_DON'T USE) Redding, authorized 2015-01-01

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, 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
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, 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	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.

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Kristi Blazer, authorized 2012-12-29

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 67, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 67, data through 2026-10-02
SB 126	Oppose	SB 126
SB 120	Oppose	SB 120
HB 58	Support	HB 58
HB 204	Oppose	HB 204
HB 405	Support	HB 405
HB424	Oppose	HB 424
HB 425	Oppose	HB 425
HB 524	Support	HB 524
HB 425	Oppose	HB 425
HB 524	Support	HB 524
HB 616	Oppose	HB 616
HJ 18	Support	HJ 18
SB 268	Oppose	SB 268
SB 294	Support	SB 294
Taxation	Other	None named
SB 120	Oppose	SB 120
SB 126	Oppose	SB 126
SB 266	Support	SB 266
HB 405	Support	HB 405
HB 58	Support	HB 58
HB 204	Oppose	HB 204
HB 424	Oppose	HB 424
HB 425	Oppose	HB 425
SB 120	Oppose	SB 120
LC 1321	Support	LC 1321

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 67, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 67, data through 2026-10-02
LC 1429	Oppose	LC 1429
Liquor, Craft Beer Legislation	Not recorded	None named
All Craft Beer, Liquor	Not recorded	None named
HB 616	Oppose	HB 616
HJ 18	Oppose	HJ 18
SB 120	Oppose	SB 120
SB 126	Oppose	SB 126
SB 266	Support	SB 266
SB 268	Oppose	SB 268
SB 294	Support	SB 294
HB 204	Oppose	HB 204
HB 405	Support	HB 405
HB 424	Oppose	HB 424
LC 1321	Support	LC 1321
HB 402	Oppose	HB 402
HB 405	Support	HB 405
Transportation	Other	None named
HB 204	Oppose	HB 204
HB 402	Oppose	HB 402
HB 424	Oppose	HB 424
HB 425	Oppose	HB 425
SB 126	Oppose	SB 126
SB 266	Support	SB 266
SB 268	Oppose	SB 268
SB 294	Support	SB 294

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 67 of 67, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 67 of 67, data through 2026-10-02
LC 0652	Oppose	LC 652
LC 0653	Oppose	LC 653
LC 1045	Oppose	LC 1045
LC 1429	Oppose	LC 1429
Insurance/retirement	Other	None named
Business/labor	Other	None named
Economic development	Other	None named
Justice system	Other	None named
Government/regulation	Other	None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest	Other	None named
Agriculture	Other	None named
SB 266	Support	SB 266
SB 268	Oppose	SB 268
SB 294	Support	SB 294
LC 0652	Oppose	LC 652
LC 0653	Oppose	LC 653
LC 1045	Oppose	LC 1045

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2011-2012: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Kristi Blazer, authorized 2010-09-20

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02
Alcoholic Beverage Industry	Not recorded	None named
HB 106	Support	HB 106
HB 106	Support	HB 106
HB 106	Support	HB 106
HB 106	Support	HB 106

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2009-2010: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Kristi Blazer, authorized 2008-12-31

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02
HB 47	Support	HB 47
SB 395	Support	SB 395
SB 196	Support	SB 196
All matters in which the principal has an interest	Not recorded	None named
SB 395	Support	SB 395
HB 2	MO	HB 2
SB 511	Support	SB 511
SB 395	Support	SB 395
SB 395	Support	SB 395
SB 511	Support	SB 511
SB 395	Support	SB 395
SB 511	Support	SB 511
SB 122	Oppose	SB 122
SB 351	Support	SB 351

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Kristi Blazer, authorized 2006-12-20

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 16 of 16, data through 2026-10-02

Subject	Position declared	Bills named
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 16 of 16, data through 2026-10-02
Alcoholic Beverage industry	Not recorded	None named
HB 303	Support	HB 303
HB 529	Support	HB 529
SB 127	Support	SB 127
LC 1499	Support	LC 1499
HB 529	Support	HB 529
SB 127	Support	SB 127
SB 524	Support	SB 524
HB 303	Support	HB 303
HB 529	Support	HB 529
SB 127	Support	SB 127
SB 524	Support	SB 524
SB 495	Oppose	SB 495
HB 529	Support	HB 529
SB 127	Support	SB 127
SB 524	Support	SB 524

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

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 64, data through 2026-10-02

Report	Session	Received	Total for report
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 64, data through 2026-10-02
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-09-03	$4,368.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-08-04	$4,395.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-07-06	$4,368.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-06-03	$4,368.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-05-05	$4,368.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-04-03	$4,368.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-03-03	$4,388.49
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-02-03	$3,453.76
Session Year End	2025-2026	2026-01-05	$13,851.03
Monthly	2025-2026	2026-01-05	$3,453.76
Monthly	2025-2026	2025-12-04	$3,543.76
Monthly	2025-2026	2025-11-03	$3,658.36
Post Session	2025-2026	2025-05-21	$8,462.38
Monthly	2025-2026	2025-04-11	$13,027.30
Monthly	2025-2026	2025-03-07	$22,082.38
Initial Report	2025-2026	2025-02-11	$12,563.89
Non Session Year End	2025-2026	2025-01-15	$49,902.36
Session Year End	2023-2024	2024-02-09	$13,458.35
Monthly	2023-2024	2024-02-09	$10,041.67
Post Session	2023-2024	2023-05-14	$22,355.09
Monthly	2023-2024	2023-04-14	$12,192.73
Monthly	2023-2024	2023-03-15	$13,197.74
Initial Report	2023-2024	2023-02-13	$11,516.51
Post Session	2019-2020	2019-05-27	$12,424.67
Monthly	2019-2020	2019-04-15	$8,578.65

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 50 of 64, data through 2026-10-02

Report	Session	Received	Total for report
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 50 of 64, data through 2026-10-02
Monthly	2019-2020	2019-03-15	$5,655.97
Initial Report	2019-2020	2019-02-14	$6,347.75
Non Session Year End	2019-2020	2019-02-14	$22,749.03
Session Year End	2017-2018	2018-01-27	$0.00
Post Special Session	2017-2018	2017-12-11	$0.00
Post Session	2017-2018	2017-05-30	$10,918.42
Monthly	2017-2018	2017-04-17	$17,435.41
Monthly	2017-2018	2017-03-11	$11,344.41
Non Session Year End	2017-2018	2017-02-15	$82,295.09
Initial Report	2017-2018	2017-02-15	$10,304.56
Session Year End	2015-2016	2016-02-16	$29,171.17
Post Session	2015-2016	2015-05-26	$14,567.11
Monthly	2015-2016	2015-04-15	$16,784.01
Monthly	2015-2016	2015-03-13	$16,125.33
Non Session Year End	2015-2016	2015-02-15	$25,482.56
Initial Report	2015-2016	2015-02-12	$14,370.03
Session Year End	2013-2014	2014-02-14	$6,623.33
Post Session	2013-2014	2013-05-24	$14,885.39
Monthly	2013-2014	2013-04-15	$9,191.94
Monthly	2013-2014	2013-03-15	$5,672.67
Initial Report	2013-2014	2013-02-15	$11,054.95
Session Year End	2011-2012	2012-01-31	$0.00
Post Session	2011-2012	2011-05-02	$4,726.66
Monthly	2011-2012	2011-04-14	$8,513.79
Monthly	2011-2012	2011-03-14	$6,326.62

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 51 to 64 of 64, data through 2026-10-02

Report	Session	Received	Total for report
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 51 to 64 of 64, data through 2026-10-02
Initial Report	2011-2012	2011-02-10	$8,779.29
Non Session Year End	2011-2012	2011-02-10	$3,889.70
Session Year End	2009-2010	2010-02-12	$1,885.41
Monthly	2009-2010	2009-05-22	$5,094.86
Monthly	2009-2010	2009-04-15	$5,442.00
Monthly	2009-2010	2009-03-10	$7,781.12
Initial Report	2009-2010	2009-02-17	$6,844.42
Session Year End	2007-2008	2008-01-17	$0.00
Post Special Session	2007-2008	2007-09-12	$0.00
Post Special Session	2007-2008	2007-06-13	$146.50
Post Session	2007-2008	2007-05-21	$6,840.47
Monthly	2007-2008	2007-04-06	$4,918.17
Monthly	2007-2008	2007-03-15	$6,030.71
Initial Report	2007-2008	2007-02-15	$5,890.43

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 Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-09-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,368.49
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	$4,368.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-08-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,369.49
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	$26.00
9. Other Office Expenses	$0.00
Total for report	$4,395.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-07-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,368.49
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	$4,368.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-06-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-06-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,368.49
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	$4,368.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-05-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-05-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,368.49
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	$4,368.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-04-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-04-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,368.49
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	$4,368.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-03-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-03-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$4,388.49
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	$4,388.49

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-02-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-02-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$3,453.76
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	$3,453.76

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$13,851.03
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	$13,851.03

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-01-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2026-01-05: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$3,453.76
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	$3,453.76

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-12-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-12-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$3,543.76
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	$3,543.76

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-11-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-11-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$3,453.76
2. Other Pay	$0.00
3. Travel	$0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs)	$0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments)	$204.60
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	$3,658.36

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-11-03: 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 Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-11-03: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Silver Star Steak Company	Jodee Etchart	$40.92

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-21: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-21: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$8,462.38
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	$8,462.38

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, 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	$8,462.38
2. Other Pay	$0.00
3. Travel	$0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs)	$0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments)	$4,311.27
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail)	$0.00
7. Postage	$0.00
8. Printing	$253.65
9. Other Office Expenses	$0.00
Total for report	$13,027.30

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: 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 Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02
Bad Betty's BBQ	Brandon Ler	$31.24
Door Dash - Dominoes	Any & all in attendance at office	$160.13
Delta Hotels	Any and all in attendance at reception	$3,730.80

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$22,082.38
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	$22,082.38

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$11,342.50
2. Other Pay	$0.00
3. Travel	$0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs)	$0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments)	$221.39
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail)	$0.00
7. Postage	$0.00
8. Printing	$0.00
9. Other Office Expenses	$1,000.00
Total for report	$12,563.89

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-11: 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 Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-11: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Walmart	Any and all in attendance at the Firehouse	$221.39

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay	$46,254.18
2. Other Pay	$0.00
3. Travel	$0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs)	$0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments)	$3,342.02
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail)	$0.00
7. Postage	$0.00
8. Printing	$0.00
9. Other Office Expenses	$306.16
Total for report	$49,902.36

Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02

Paid to	For	Amount
Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02
Enzo Bistro	Katie Zolnikov	$79.85
Enzo Bistro	Dan Zolnikov	$79.85
Enzo Bistro	Nelly Nicol	$79.85
Enzo Bistro	Sherry Eastman	$79.85
Enzo Bistro	Vince Ricci	$79.85
Enzo Bistro	Sue Vinton	$79.85
Pangea	Mark Thane	$107.93
Pangea	Marilyn Marler	$107.93
Pangea	Jonathan Karlen	$107.93
Pangea	Bob Carter	$107.93
The Boat Club	Mark Nolan	$153.70
The Boat Club	Matt Regier	$153.70
The Lounge	Matt Regier	$32.80
Brewhouse	Brandon Ler	$26.13

What this record does not say about Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association, 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.