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Montana Catholic Conference: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Catholic Conference was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 1 lobbyist, and filed 3 L-5 reports reporting $6,495.64 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 Catholic Conference's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817723
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Matthew Brower, authorized 2025-01-09
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 17 of 17, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 17 of 17, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| SB136--Prohibit consent as a defense for physician-assisted suicide | Support | SB 136 |
| HB927--Generally revise laws related to illegal aliens | Oppose | HB 927 |
| HB388--Create pregnancy center autonomy and rights of expression act | Support | HB 388 |
| HB709--Create the crime of human smuggling | Oppose | HB 709 |
| HB 205--Revise death penalty laws related to lethal injection | Oppose | HB 205 |
| SB 139--Eliminate clergy exemption in mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect | MO | SB 139 |
| SB 136--Prohibit consent as a defense for physician assisted suicide | Support | SB 136 |
| HB 320--Establish the Montana's academic prosperity program for scholars act | Support | HB 320 |
| HB 310--Establish grant program to increase community shelter capacity for homeless population | Support | HB 310 |
| HB471--Revise education laws related to human sexuality & identity instruction | Support | HB 471 |
| HB 537--Provide for a birth day tax credit for the birth of a child | Support | HB 537 |
| HB637--Provide for physician-assisted suicide | Oppose | HB 637 |
| SB321--Provide tax credits for children and child care | Support | SB 321 |
| HB896--Prohibit harboring or assisting illegal aliens | Oppose | HB 896 |
| HB275--Provide for a driving privilege card | Support | HB 275 |
| HB220--Provide for a child tax credit | Support | HB 220 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2023-2024: 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.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Matthew Brower, authorized 2022-12-06
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 22 of 22, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 22 of 22, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 303--Implement Medical Ethics and Diversity Act | Support | HB 303 |
| HB 408-- Revise student scholarship organization and innovative education tax credits | Support | HB 408 |
| HB 225--Establish adoption tax credit | Support | HB 225 |
| HB 268--Establish child tax credit | Support | HB 268 |
| HB 303--Implement Medical Ethics and Diversity Act | Support | HB 303 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| SB 210--Prohibit consent as a defense for physician-assisted suicide | Support | SB 210 |
| HB 349--Establish obscenity filter requirements for electronic devices | Support | HB 349 |
| HB 786--Revise laws to require reporting of individuals harmed by abortion pills | Support | HB 786 |
| HB 862--Prohibit use of public funds for abortion and exceptions | Support | HB 862 |
| HB 937--Provide for licensure of abortion clinics | Support | HB 937 |
| SB 439--Revise death penalty laws related to lethal injection | Oppose | SB 439 |
| HB 721--Restrict unborn child from dismemberment abortion | Support | HB 721 |
| SB 544--Revise internet laws related to material harmful to minors | Support | SB 544 |
| HB 5--Long-range building appropriations--Homeless shelter grant funding | Support | HB 5 |
| HB 225--Adoption tax credit | Support | HB 225 |
| HB 575-- Prohibit abortion of unborn viable children | Support | HB 575 |
| HB 625--Infant safety and care act | Support | HB 625 |
| HB 349--Establish obscenity filter requirements for electronic devices | Support | HB 349 |
| HB 380--Establish a grant funding program to support homelessness care providers | Support | HB 380 |
| HB 879-- Fund post-abortion counseling program | Support | HB 879 |
| SB 210--Prohibit consent as a defense for physician-assisted suicide | Support | SB 210 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Matthew Brower, authorized 2020-12-09
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 35, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 35, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 140--Ultrasound-require provision of information before abortion | Support | HB 140 |
| HB 167--Referendum to adopt the Montana Born-Alive Infant Protection Act | Support | HB 167 |
| SB 245--Implement medical ethics and diversity act | Support | SB 245 |
| SB 290--Prohibiting consent as a defense for physician-assisted suicide | Support | SB 290 |
| SB 99--Establish parameters for K-12 human sexuality education | Support | SB 99 |
| SB 177--Revise laws regarding reporting abuse and neglect | MO | SB 177 |
| SB 172--Provide for the religion is essential act | Support | SB 172 |
| SB 215--Religious Freedom Restoration Act | Support | SB 215 |
| HB 113--Gender dysphoria and medical interventions | Support | HB 113 |
| HB 136--Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Support | HB 136 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 171--Adopt the Montana Abortion-Inducing Drug Risk Protocol Act | Support | HB 171 |
| HB 335--Abolish the death penalty | Support | HB 335 |
| HB 200--Establish laws prohibiting sanctuary cities in Montana | Oppose | HB 200 |
| SB 315--Adopt the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act | Support | SB 315 |
| SB 399-- Generally revise and simplify income taxes | MO | SB 399 |
| HB 223--Create statutory authority for sworn law enforcement officers to hold aliens | Oppose | HB 223 |
| HB 229--Generally revise insurance laws re: abortion coverage in exchange plans | Support | HB 229 |
| HB 631--Increase state earned income tax credit | Support | HB 631 |
| HB 136--Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Support | HB 136 |
| HB 140--Ultrasound-require provision of information before abortion | Support | HB 140 |
| HB 167--Referendum to adopt the Montana Born-Alive Infant Protection Act | Support | HB 167 |
| HB 171--Adopt the Montana Abortion-Inducing Drug Risk Protocol Act | Support | HB 171 |
| HB 200--Establish laws prohibiting sanctuary cities in Montana | Oppose | HB 200 |
| HB 223--Create statutory authority for sworn law enforcement officers to hold aliens | Oppose | HB 223 |
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 35 of 35, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 35 of 35, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 229--Generally revise insurance laws re: abortion coverage in exchange plans | Support | HB 229 |
| HB 244--Revise death penalty lethal injection protocol | Oppose | HB 244 |
| HB 279--Revise tax credit scholarship program | Support | HB 279 |
| HB 329--Establish the Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act | Support | HB 329 |
| HB 335--Abolish the death penalty | Support | HB 335 |
| HB 399--Eliminate Life Without Parole sentences for juvenile offenders | Support | HB 399 |
| HB 427--Gender dysphoria and medical interventions | Support | HB 427 |
| HB 492--Protecting children on the internet act | Support | HB 492 |
| HB 502--Create exemption from child-placement licensure requirements | Oppose | HB 502 |
| SB 151--Eliminate religious exemption regarding reporting sexual abuse | MO | SB 151 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2005-2006: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Eric Schiedermayer, authorized 2004-12-29
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2003-2004: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Lani Candelora, authorized 2003-01-10, ended 2003-09-30
- Karen Fishman, authorized 2003-02-18
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| abortion, morality, social justice | 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.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2001-2002: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Sharon Hoff-Brodowy, authorized 2001-01-04, ended 2002-07-31
- Jim Campbell, authorized 2001-01-15, ended 2002-01-01
- Lani Candelora, authorized 2002-08-05
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Matters involving the social welfare of the people of Montana | 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.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Matthew Brower, authorized 2020-12-09
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 1999-2000: 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.
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Sharon Hoff-Brodowy, authorized 1998-12-29
Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Matters involving the social welfare of the people of Montana. | 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.
Montana Catholic Conference: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 32, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 32, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-03 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-19 | $4,726.49 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-17 | $1,769.15 |
| Session Year End | 2023-2024 | 2024-02-12 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2023-2024 | 2023-05-30 | $3,041.65 |
| Initial Report | 2023-2024 | 2023-02-08 | $3,369.00 |
| Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2022-02-01 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2021-2022 | 2021-05-26 | $6,901.93 |
| Initial Report | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-15 | $2,576.59 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 2005-12-21 | $0.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2005-12-21 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2005-2006 | 2005-05-09 | $2,417.00 |
| Monthly | 2005-2006 | 2005-04-15 | $2,472.00 |
| Monthly | 2005-2006 | 2005-03-14 | $2,410.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2003-2004 | 2005-02-23 | $0.00 |
| Initial Report | 2005-2006 | 2005-02-14 | $2,371.95 |
| Session Year End | 2003-2004 | 2004-01-13 | $825.31 |
| Post Session | 2003-2004 | 2003-05-13 | $1,030.00 |
| Monthly | 2003-2004 | 2003-05-13 | $1,245.34 |
| Monthly | 2003-2004 | 2003-03-11 | $1,180.00 |
| Initial Report | 2003-2004 | 2003-03-10 | $3,883.63 |
| Non Session Year End | 2001-2002 | 2003-03-10 | $1,006.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2001-2002 | 2002-08-28 | $175.00 |
| Session Year End | 2001-2002 | 2002-01-08 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2001-2002 | 2001-05-10 | $6,767.60 |
Montana Catholic Conference: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 32 of 32, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 32 of 32, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Initial Report | 2001-2002 | 2001-02-14 | $5,560.63 |
| Non Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2001-02-14 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 2000-06-12 | $625.00 |
| Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2000-01-18 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-07-13 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-05-14 | $5,076.89 |
| Initial Report | 1999-2000 | 1999-02-09 | $1,525.00 |
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.
Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-03: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-03: 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 |
Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-19: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-19: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 | |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $2,551.65 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $1,253.34 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $10.75 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $910.75 |
| Total for report | $4,726.49 |
Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-19: 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 Catholic Conference, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-19: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| See attached addendum | See attached addendum | $1,253.34 |
Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Catholic Conference, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 | |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,487.48 |
| 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) | $5.72 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $275.95 |
| Total for report | $1,769.15 |
What this record does not say about Montana Catholic Conference, 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.