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Montana Grain Growers Association: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Grain Growers Association was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 1 lobbyist, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $32,219.62 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 Grain Growers Association's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816163
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- John Semple, authorized 2024-12-10, ended 2025-12-31
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 53, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 53, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Transportation | Not recorded | None named |
| Government/regulation | Not recorded | None named |
| Health/mental health/human services | Not recorded | None named |
| Insurance | Not recorded | None named |
| Taxation | Not recorded | None named |
| HB2 General Appropriations Act | Support | HB 2 |
| HB5 Long range building appropriations | Support | HB 5 |
| HB197 Revising workers compensation laws re when employee is released to return to work | Support | HB 197 |
| HB212 Limit liability of ag vehicles | Support | HB 212 |
| HB522 Provide pesticide warning label laws | Support | HB 522 |
| HB676 Generally revise state land and water laws | Oppose | HB 676 |
| SB83 Revise law to recognize commission authority to regulate public use of private property | Support | SB 83 |
| Business/labor | Not recorded | None named |
| Economic development | Not recorded | None named |
| HB3 Supplemental Appropriations Bill | Support | HB 3 |
| HB5 Long range building appropriations | Support | HB 5 |
| HB90 Provide two-year reappraisal cycle for all real property | Support | HB 90 |
| HB212 Limit liability of ag vehicles | Support | HB 212 |
| SB61 Revise laws re considerations for measuring of streamflow | Support | SB 61 |
| SB83 Revise law to recognize commission authority to regulate public use of private property | Support | SB 83 |
| Education | Not recorded | None named |
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | None named |
| HB197 Revising workers compensation laws re when employee is released to return to work | Support | HB 197 |
| Banking/finance/investment | Not recorded | None named |
| HB2 General Appropriations Act | Support | HB 2 |
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 53, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 53, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Justice system | Not recorded | None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water | Not recorded | None named |
| SB322 Increase business equipment tax exemption | Support | SB 322 |
| SB436 Generally revise laws relating to exempt wells | Support | SB 436 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| Agriculture | Not recorded | None named |
| HB4 Appropriations by budget amendment | Support | HB 4 |
| HB212 Limit liability of ag vehicles | Support | HB 212 |
| SB178 Provide for temporary lease of water rights | Oppose | SB 178 |
| HB432 Revise water laws concerning exceptions to change in appropriation right process | Support | HB 432 |
| SB178 Provide for temporary lease of water rights | Support | SB 178 |
| HB2 General Appropriations Act | Support | HB 2 |
| HB80 Provide cash lease-only bidding for ag leases | Support | HB 80 |
| HB2 General Appropriations Act | Support | HB 2 |
| HB3 Supplemental Appropriations Bill | Support | HB 3 |
| HB5 Long range building appropriations | Support | HB 5 |
| HB4 Appropriations by budget amendment | Support | HB 4 |
| HB676 Generally revise state land and water laws | Monitor | HB 676 |
| HB490 Utility liability during fires | Monitor | HB 490 |
| HB231 property tax rebate | Monitor | HB 231 |
| HB848 Rail | Monitor | HB 848 |
| HB522 Provide pesticide warning label laws | Monitor | HB 522 |
| HB755 Ownership of real property | Monitor | HB 755 |
| SB542 property tax rebate | Monitor | SB 542 |
| SB509 establishmt of Ag Embedded Software Act | Monitor | SB 509 |
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 53 of 53, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 53 of 53, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| SJ23 Study on Market-sensitive crops & farming tech | Monitor | SJ 23 |
| SB322 Increase business equipment tax exemption | Support | SB 322 |
| SB24 Penalties for blocked RR crossing | Monitor | SB 24 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Alison Vergeront Pease, authorized 2020-12-15
- John Semple (dont use), authorized 2020-12-28
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 38, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 38, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB294, HB252, HB303, HB554, SB83, SB159, SB307, SB326, HR7 | Support | HB 294, HB 252, HB 303, HB 554, SB 83, SB 159, SB 307, SB 326, HR 7 |
| SB180, SB181, SB322, HB410, HB511, HB512, HB513, HB514, HR3 | Oppose | SB 180, SB 181, SB 322, HB 410, HB 511, HB 512, HB 513, HB 514, HR 3 |
| HB2, HB77, HB93, HB320, HB374, HB382, SB63, SB114, SB182, SB184, SB211, SB285 | Monitor | HB 2, HB 77, HB 93, HB 320, HB 374, HB 382, SB 63, SB 114, SB 182, SB 184, SB 211, SB 285 |
| HB119, HB196, HB271, HB282, HB301, HB324, HB372, HB550 | Monitor | HB 119, HB 196, HB 271, HB 282, HB 301, HB 324, HB 372, HB 550 |
| Business/labor | Not recorded | None named |
| Economic development | Not recorded | None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water | Not recorded | None named |
| Taxation | Not recorded | None named |
| Health/mental health/human services | Not recorded | None named |
| Insurance/retirement | Not recorded | None named |
| Justice system | Not recorded | None named |
| HB303, HB554, HB660, SB159, SB307, SB326, | Support | HB 303, HB 554, HB 660, SB 159, SB 307, SB 326 |
| SB164, HR3 | Oppose | SB 164, HR 3 |
| HB2, HB5, HB14, HB320, HB630, HB632, HB671, HB681, HB692, HB708 | Monitor | HB 2, HB 5, HB 14, HB 320, HB 630, HB 632, HB 671, HB 681, HB 692, HB 708 |
| SB29, SB114, SB182, SB184, SB199, SB211, SB270, SB285, SB288, SB376, SB384 | Monitor | SB 29, SB 114, SB 182, SB 184, SB 199, SB 211, SB 270, SB 285, SB 288, SB 376, SB 384 |
| HB119, HB271, HB282, HB301, HB324, HB372, HB550, HB646 | Monitor | HB 119, HB 271, HB 282, HB 301, HB 324, HB 372, HB 550, HB 646 |
| SB40, SB44, SB174, SB210, SB284 | Monitor | SB 40, SB 44, SB 174, SB 210, SB 284 |
| HB303, HB554, HB660, HB681, SB159, SB307, SB326 | Support | HB 303, HB 554, HB 660, HB 681, SB 159, SB 307, SB 326 |
| SB164, HR3 | Oppose | SB 164, HR 3 |
| HB2, HB5, HB14, HB320, HB630, HB632, HB671, HB692, HB708 | Monitor | HB 2, HB 5, HB 14, HB 320, HB 630, HB 632, HB 671, HB 692, HB 708 |
| SB29, SB114, SB182, SB184, SB199, SB211, SB270, SB285, SB288, SB354, SB376, SB384 | Monitor | SB 29, SB 114, SB 182, SB 184, SB 199, SB 211, SB 270, SB 285, SB 288, SB 354, SB 376, SB 384 |
| HB119, HB271, HB282, HB301, HB324, HB372, HB550, HB646 | Monitor | HB 119, HB 271, HB 282, HB 301, HB 324, HB 372, HB 550, HB 646 |
| SB40, SB44, SB174, SB210, SB284 | Monitor | SB 40, SB 44, SB 174, SB 210, SB 284 |
| SB29, SB40, SB44, SB174, SB210, SB284 | Monitor | SB 29, SB 40, SB 44, SB 174, SB 210, SB 284 |
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 38 of 38, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 38 of 38, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| SB159, HB303, HB294, HB252 | Support | SB 159, HB 303, HB 294, HB 252 |
| SB180, SB181, HB352 | Oppose | SB 180, SB 181, HB 352 |
| HB2, HB23, HB77, HB82, HB93, HB94, HB142, HB252, HB294, HB374 | Monitor | HB 2, HB 23, HB 77, HB 82, HB 93, HB 94, HB 142, HB 252, HB 294, HB 374 |
| HB390, HB410,SB63, SB83, SB114, SB159, SB182, SB184, SB211 | Monitor | HB 390, HB 410, SB 63, SB 83, SB 114, SB 159, SB 182, SB 184, SB 211 |
| SR64, SR65, SR55 | Support | SR 64, SR 65, SR 55 |
| HB119, HB196, HB271, HB282, HB301, HB324, HB372 | Monitor | HB 119, HB 196, HB 271, HB 282, HB 301, HB 324, HB 372 |
| SB29, SB40, SB44, SB174, SB210 | Monitor | SB 29, SB 40, SB 44, SB 174, SB 210 |
| Banking/finance/investment | Not recorded | None named |
| Agriculture | Not recorded | None named |
| Education | Not recorded | None named |
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | None named |
| Government/regulation | Not recorded | None named |
| Transportation | 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 Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2005-2006: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Robert Stephens, authorized 2005-01-06
- Richard Owen, authorized 2005-01-04
- Stephen Snezek, authorized 2005-01-04
Montana Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2003-2004: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Richard Owen, authorized 2002-12-17
- Robert Stephens, authorized 2002-12-17
Montana Grain Growers Association, 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 Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Agriculture, education, natural resources, economic development, taxes, appropriations. | 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 Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2001-2002: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Robert Stephens, authorized 2000-12-20
- Randolph Johnson, authorized 2000-12-20
- Richard Owen, authorized 2002-07-18
Montana Grain Growers Association, 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 Grain Growers Association, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Agriculture | 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 Grain Growers Association, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Robert E. Stephens, authorized 1999-01-08
- Randolph Johnson, authorized 1999-01-08
Montana Grain Growers Association, 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 Grain Growers Association, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Agriculture | 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 Grain Growers Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 38, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 38, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-01-23 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-27 | $126.37 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-15 | $7,750.60 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-17 | $11,389.98 |
| Non Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-11 | $0.00 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-11 | $12,952.67 |
| Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2022-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2021-2022 | 2021-05-11 | $5,190.26 |
| Monthly | 2021-2022 | 2021-04-13 | $6,977.28 |
| Monthly | 2021-2022 | 2021-03-11 | $6,785.32 |
| Initial Report | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-16 | $6,416.50 |
| Non Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-08 | $4,000.00 |
| Session Year End | 2005-2006 | 2006-01-17 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2005-2006 | 2006-01-17 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2005-2006 | 2005-05-11 | $6,320.08 |
| Monthly | 2005-2006 | 2005-04-18 | $3,266.59 |
| Monthly | 2005-2006 | 2005-03-15 | $4,039.82 |
| Initial Report | 2005-2006 | 2005-02-15 | $6,699.66 |
| Non Session Year End | 2003-2004 | 2005-02-15 | $249.55 |
| Session Year End | 2003-2004 | 2004-02-10 | $737.28 |
| Post Session | 2003-2004 | 2003-05-13 | $4,945.62 |
| Monthly | 2003-2004 | 2003-05-13 | $4,799.02 |
| Monthly | 2003-2004 | 2003-05-13 | $3,543.82 |
| Initial Report | 2003-2004 | 2003-02-13 | $4,787.80 |
| Non Session Year End | 2001-2002 | 2003-01-27 | $780.67 |
Montana Grain Growers Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 38 of 38, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 38 of 38, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Post Special Session | 2001-2002 | 2002-09-10 | $1,280.93 |
| Session Year End | 2001-2002 | 2002-02-01 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2001-2002 | 2001-04-27 | $4,856.40 |
| Monthly | 2001-2002 | 2001-04-17 | $3,633.53 |
| Monthly | 2001-2002 | 2001-03-09 | $1,038.10 |
| Non Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2001-02-26 | $608,395.58 |
| Initial Report | 2001-2002 | 2001-02-08 | $4,364.36 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 2000-06-09 | $1,617.44 |
| Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2000-01-25 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-06-30 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-06-30 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-05-04 | $8,048.39 |
| Initial Report | 1999-2000 | 1999-02-17 | $0.00 |
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 Grain Growers Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-23: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-23: 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 Grain Growers Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-27: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-27: 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) | $126.37 |
| 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 | $126.37 |
Montana Grain Growers Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, 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 | $5,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $638.40 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $172.20 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $1,870.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $70.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $7,750.60 |
Montana Grain Growers Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, 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 | $6,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $219.98 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $100.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $70.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $5,000.00 |
| Total for report | $11,389.98 |
Montana Grain Growers Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Grain Growers Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-11: 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 Grain Growers 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 Grain Growers 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 | $11,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $235.80 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $1,075.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $1.87 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $140.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $12,952.67 |
What this record does not say about Montana Grain Growers 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.