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Montana Chamber of Commerce: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Chamber of Commerce was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 7 L-5 reports reporting $126,576.97 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 Chamber of Commerce's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816510
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 166, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB301 |
Support |
HB 301 |
| HB 521 |
Support |
HB 521 |
| HB 536 |
Oppose |
HB 536 |
| SB 368 |
Support |
SB 368 |
| HB 507 |
Support |
HB 507 |
| SB 176 |
Oppose |
SB 176 |
| SB 467 |
Oppose |
SB 467 |
| SB 418 |
Support |
SB 418 |
| HB 706 |
Support |
HB 706 |
| HB 650 |
Support |
HB 650 |
| HB 823 |
Support |
HB 823 |
| HB 229 |
Oppose |
HB 229 |
| HB 155 |
Oppose |
HB 155 |
| HB285 |
Support |
HB 285 |
| HB 389 |
Oppose |
HB 389 |
| HB 195 |
Support |
HB 195 |
| SB 365 |
Support |
SB 365 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| SB727 |
Support |
SB 727 |
| SB452 |
Oppose |
SB 452 |
| HB803 |
Support |
HB 803 |
| HB210 |
Support |
HB 210 |
| SB301 |
Support |
SB 301 |
| SB104 |
Support |
SB 104 |
| HB303 |
Support |
HB 303 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 125 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 126 to 150 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 151 to 166 of 166, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 151 to 166 of 166, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB338 |
Support |
SB 338 |
| SB90 |
Support |
SB 90 |
| SB19 |
Support |
SB 19 |
| HB19 |
Support |
HB 19 |
| HB155 |
Oppose |
HB 155 |
| HB522 |
Support |
HB 522 |
| SB293 |
Oppose |
SB 293 |
| SB308 |
Oppose |
SB 308 |
| SB559 |
Oppose |
SB 559 |
| HB291 |
Support |
HB 291 |
| HB19 |
Support |
HB 19 |
| HB155 |
Oppose |
HB 155 |
| HB197 |
Support |
HB 197 |
| HB229 |
Oppose |
HB 229 |
| HB246 |
Support |
HB 246 |
| SB221 |
Support |
SB 221 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Chamber of Commerce: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-02-02 |
$4,754.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-30 |
$0.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-15 |
$29,487.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-15 |
$29,725.47 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-17 |
$29,610.50 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-18 |
$3,600.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-18 |
$29,400.00 |
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 Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-02: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-02: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$4,754.00 |
| 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 |
$4,754.00 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: 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 Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$29,400.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$87.00 |
| 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 |
$29,487.00 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: 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 Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Silver Star |
Sen. Vinton, Sen. Usher, Sen. Emrich |
$87.00 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$29,400.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$30.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$295.47 |
| 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 |
$29,725.47 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Silver Star |
Senator Emrich |
$80.42 |
| On Broadway |
Representative Schubert |
$57.75 |
| Silver Star |
Representative Overstreet |
$78.65 |
| Silver Star |
Senator Cuffe |
$78.65 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$29,400.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$210.50 |
| 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 |
$29,610.50 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Silver Star |
Sen. Dave Fern |
$42.10 |
| Silver Star |
Sen Greg Hertz |
$42.10 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$3,600.00 |
| 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 |
$3,600.00 |
Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Chamber of Commerce, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$29,400.00 |
| 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 |
$29,400.00 |
What this record does not say about Montana Chamber of Commerce, 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.