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Montana Contractors Association (David Smith): Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Contractors Association (David Smith) was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 7 L-5 reports reporting $43,028.00 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 Contractors Association (David Smith)'s lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817968
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 120, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 120, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Business/labor |
Not recorded |
None named |
| SB104 |
Support |
SB 104 |
| SB221 |
Support |
SB 221 |
| SR81 |
Support |
SR 81 |
| Economic development |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Education |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Government/regulation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Insurance |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Taxation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB5 |
Support |
HB 5 |
| HB6 |
Support |
HB 6 |
| HB7 |
Support |
HB 7 |
| HB8 |
Support |
HB 8 |
| HB346 |
Support |
HB 346 |
| HB351 |
Support |
HB 351 |
| HB721 |
Support |
HB 721 |
| LC3343 |
Oppose |
LC 3343 |
| SB29 |
Support |
SB 29 |
| SB559 |
Oppose |
SB 559 |
| SR77 |
Support |
SR 77 |
| HB131 |
Oppose |
HB 131 |
| HB162 |
Support |
HB 162 |
| HB197 |
Support |
HB 197 |
| HB573 |
Support |
HB 573 |
| HB336 |
Support |
HB 336 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 120, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 120, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 100 of 120, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 120 of 120, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 101 to 120 of 120, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB424 |
Support |
HB 424 |
| HB573 |
Support |
HB 573 |
| HB660 |
Oppose |
HB 660 |
| HB6 |
Support |
HB 6 |
| HB7 |
Support |
HB 7 |
| HB229 |
Oppose |
HB 229 |
| HB672 |
Support |
HB 672 |
| HB683 |
Support |
HB 683 |
| HB721 |
Support |
HB 721 |
| SB104 |
Support |
SB 104 |
| SB228 |
Support |
SB 228 |
| SB278 |
Support |
SB 278 |
| SB291 |
Oppose |
SB 291 |
| SB295 |
Oppose |
SB 295 |
| SB308 |
Oppose |
SB 308 |
| SB324 |
Support |
SB 324 |
| Natural resources/land use/water |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Transportation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB21 |
Support |
HB 21 |
| SB104 |
Support |
SB 104 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith): L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Montana Contractors Association (David Smith): 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 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-30 |
$0.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-15 |
$14,983.50 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-15 |
$11,198.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-17 |
$7,250.00 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-18 |
$4,750.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-18 |
$4,846.50 |
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 Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 |
$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 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 |
$10,428.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$600.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$3,955.50 |
| 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 |
$14,983.50 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Red Fox Supper Club |
Dinner for Transportation Committee |
$3,455.50 |
| MT Tax Payers Association Tax Dinner |
All legislators invited |
$250.00 |
| MT Farm Bureau Natural Resources Dinner |
All legislators invited |
$250.00 |
| B&L Dinner |
All legislators invited |
$250.00 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 |
$10,428.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$600.00 |
| 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 |
$170.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$11,198.00 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 |
$7,250.00 |
| 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 |
$7,250.00 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 |
$4,750.00 |
| 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 |
$4,750.00 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), 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 |
$4,750.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$96.50 |
| 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 |
$4,846.50 |
Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: 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 Contractors Association (David Smith), L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Grubstake Restaurant |
Rep. Darling, Rep. Parry |
$96.50 |
What this record does not say about Montana Contractors Association (David Smith), 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.