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Montana Health Care Association: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Health Care Association was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 3 lobbyists, and filed 4 L-5 reports reporting $29,024.00 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 Health Care Association's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817140
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 23 of 23, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 23 of 23, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| CFHHS 2.1 |
Support |
None named |
| HB 2 budget |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 381credit for student volunteers |
Support |
None named |
| HB 576 revise MA funding |
Support |
HB 576 |
| HB 750 MA provider reimbursement |
Support |
HB 750 |
| HB 934 LTC access and stabilization act |
Support |
HB 934 |
| SB 296 crimes against vulnerable persons |
MO |
SB 296 |
| SR 27 confirm appointment to board of NHA |
Support |
SR 27 |
| SB 72 presumptive eligibility |
Support |
SB 72 |
| SB 100 revise assisted living funding |
Support |
SB 100 |
| SB 523 revise MA reimbursement |
Support |
SB 523 |
| SB 524 Category D assisted living |
Support |
SB 524 |
| HJ 19 FTD awareness |
Support |
HJ 19 |
| SB 72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| SB 100 |
Support |
SB 100 |
| CFHHS 4.1 |
Support |
None named |
| HB 601 medicaid portal |
Support |
HB 601 |
| SB 522 reduce MA wait lists |
Support |
SB 522 |
| CFHHS 3.1 |
Support |
None named |
| Health/mental health/human services |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| Medicaid |
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 Health Care Association, principal, session 2017-2018: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Gary Spaeth, authorized 2016-12-30
- Kaitlynn Skoog, authorized 2017-01-30
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2017-01-03
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2016-12-30
Montana Health Care 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 Health Care Association, principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 15 of 15, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 2, SB 9 |
MO |
HB 2, SB 9 |
| HB 6 |
Monitor |
HB 6 |
| HB2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB17,HB334,SB82,SB208 |
Support |
HB 17, HB 334, SB 82, SB 208 |
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB2,HB400,SB261 |
MO |
HB 2, HB 400, SB 261 |
| HB17,HB334,HB430,HB618,SB82,SB208 |
Support |
HB 17, HB 334, HB 430, HB 618, SB 82, SB 208 |
| HB244,HB649 |
Oppose |
HB 244, HB 649 |
| LCCF 6a related to HCBS slots and rates |
Support |
None named |
| HB 17, HB 334, SB 82, SB 208 |
Support |
HB 17, HB 334, SB 82, SB 208 |
| HB 244 |
Oppose |
HB 244 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB2,HB400 |
MO |
HB 2, HB 400 |
| HB17,HB334,HB430,HB618,SB82,SB208 |
Support |
HB 17, HB 334, HB 430, HB 618, SB 82, SB 208 |
| HB244,HB649 |
Oppose |
HB 244, HB 649 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2015-2016: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2015-01-06
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2015-01-05
- Gary Spaeth, authorized 2015-02-02
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Legislative Finance Cmte |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, and SB 277 |
Support |
HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, SB 277 |
| All subjects of interest to the principal |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, SB 277, SB 336, SB 344, HB 455 |
Support |
HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, SB 277, SB 336, SB 344, HB 455 |
| HB2, SB216, SB276, SB277, SB336, SB344, HB445, HJ30 (AMEND) |
Support |
HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, SB 277, SB 336, SB 344, HB 445, HJ 30 |
| HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, SB 277, SB 336, SB 344, HB 445 |
Support |
HB 2, SB 216, SB 276, SB 277, SB 336, SB 344, HB 445 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2013-2014: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2013-01-11
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2013-01-11
- Gary Spaeth, authorized 2013-01-07
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 11 of 11, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 11 of 11, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| All Legislation of interest to the Principal |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 2, HB 12, HB 123, HB 625, HB 633 |
Support |
HB 2, HB 12, HB 123, HB 625, HB 633 |
| SB 134, SB 69 |
Support |
SB 134, SB 69 |
| HB 2, HB 12, HB 123, HB 625, HB 633 |
Support |
HB 2, HB 12, HB 123, HB 625, HB 633 |
| SB 134, SB 69 |
Support |
SB 134, SB 69 |
| HB 2, HB 12, HB 123 |
Support |
HB 2, HB 12, HB 123 |
| HB 623 |
Oppose |
HB 623 |
| HB 12 |
Support |
HB 12 |
| SB 134, SB 69 |
Support |
SB 134, SB 69 |
| Legislative Interm Committees: Children & Families Select Committee on Efficiency in Government |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 2, HB 12, SB 69 |
Support |
HB 2, HB 12, SB 69 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2011-2012: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2011-01-05
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2010-01-03
- Gary Spaeth, authorized 2011-01-03
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB 374, HB 377, HB 272, HB 351, HB 625, HB 642 |
Support |
HB 374, HB 377, HB 272, HB 351, HB 625, HB 642 |
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| SB 351 |
Support |
SB 351 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 316, SB 262 |
Oppose |
HB 316, SB 262 |
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB 248, HB 374, HB 377, SB 272 |
Support |
HB 248, HB 374, HB 377, SB 272 |
| SB 351 |
Support |
SB 351 |
| HB 316, SB 262 |
Oppose |
HB 316, SB 262 |
| HB 248, HB 374, HB 377, SB 272 |
Support |
HB 248, HB 374, HB 377, SB 272 |
| HB 316, SB 262 |
Oppose |
HB 316, SB 262 |
| HB 2 |
MO |
HB 2 |
| HB 248, HB 374, HB 377, SB 272 |
Support |
HB 248, HB 374, HB 377, SB 272 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2009-2010: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Gary Spaeth, authorized 2009-01-09
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2009-01-09
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2009-01-09
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 35, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 35, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 81 |
Support |
HB 81 |
| HB 202 |
Support |
HB 202 |
| HJ 17 |
Support |
HJ 17 |
| HJ 25 |
Support |
HJ 25 |
| SB 208 |
Support |
SB 208 |
| SB 233 |
Support |
SB 233 |
| LC 1978 |
Support |
LC 1978 |
| HB 645 |
MO |
HB 645 |
| HB 676 |
Monitor |
HB 676 |
| HB 202 |
Support |
HB 202 |
| HJ 17 |
Support |
HJ 17 |
| HJ 25 |
Support |
HJ 25 |
| SB 208 |
Support |
SB 208 |
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 81 |
Support |
HB 81 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| SB 233 |
Support |
SB 233 |
| HB 213 |
Monitor |
HB 213 |
| HB 224 |
Monitor |
HB 224 |
| HB 399 |
Monitor |
HB 399 |
| SB 287 |
Monitor |
SB 287 |
| SB 335 |
Monitor |
SB 335 |
| SJ 35 |
Monitor |
SJ 35 |
| LC 1978 |
Support |
LC 1978 |
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 35 of 35, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 35 of 35, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB 371 |
Support |
SB 371 |
| HB 645 |
MO |
HB 645 |
| HB 676 |
Monitor |
HB 676 |
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 81 |
Support |
HB 81 |
| HB 202 |
Support |
HB 202 |
| HJ 17 |
Support |
HJ 17 |
| SB 208 |
Support |
SB 208 |
| SB 233 |
Support |
SB 233 |
| LC 1978 |
Support |
LC 1978 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2007-01-02
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2007-01-02
- Sue Weingartner, authorized 2007-01-02
- Gary Spaeth, authorized 2007-01-02
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 24 of 24, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 24 of 24, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 471 |
Oppose |
HB 471 |
| SB 206 |
Support |
SB 206 |
| SB 315 |
Support |
SB 315 |
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 359, HB 485, SB 32 |
MO |
HB 359, HB 485, SB 32 |
| HB 2, HB 156, HB 255, HB 378, SB 206, SB 315, SJ 7 |
Support |
HB 2, HB 156, HB 255, HB 378, SB 206, SB 315, SJ 7 |
| HB 359, HB 485, SB 32 |
MO |
HB 359, HB 485, SB 32 |
| HB 2, 156, 255, 378, SB 206, 315, SJ 7, HB 808, HB 820 |
Support |
HB 2, SB 206, SJ 7, HB 808, HB 820 |
| HB 359, HB 485, SB 32 |
MO |
HB 359, HB 485, SB 32 |
| HB 471 |
Oppose |
HB 471 |
| HB 669 |
Oppose |
HB 669 |
| HB 471 |
Oppose |
HB 471 |
| HB 669 |
Oppose |
HB 669 |
| HB 2 |
Support |
HB 2 |
| HB 156 |
Support |
HB 156 |
| HB 255 |
Support |
HB 255 |
| HB 378 |
Support |
HB 378 |
| SJ 7 |
Support |
SJ 7 |
| HB 808 |
Support |
HB 808 |
| HB 359-amend |
Not recorded |
HB 359 |
| HB 485-amend |
Not recorded |
HB 485 |
| SB 32 |
Not recorded |
SB 32 |
| HB 471 |
Oppose |
HB 471 |
| HB 2, 156, 255, 378, SB 206, 315, SJ 7, HB 808, HB 820 |
Support |
HB 2, SB 206, SJ 7, HB 808, HB 820 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2005-2006: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Patrick Melby, authorized 2005-04-04, ended 2006-12-31
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2005-01-06
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2005-01-06
- Marti Wangen, authorized 2005-01-06
- Sue Weingartner, authorized 2005-01-06
Montana Health Care Association, principal, session 2003-2004: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Rose Hughes, authorized 2003-01-09
- Marti Wangen, authorized 2003-01-09
- Sue Weingartner, authorized 2003-01-09
- Jay Skoog, authorized 2003-01-09
Montana Health Care 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 Health Care Association, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| All issues of interest to principal. |
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 Health Care Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Montana Health Care Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-02-16 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-27 |
$12,859.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-17 |
$3,373.54 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-17 |
$12,791.46 |
| Session Year End |
2017-2018 |
2018-02-14 |
$0.00 |
| Post Special Session |
2017-2018 |
2017-12-12 |
$3,230.55 |
| Post Session |
2017-2018 |
2017-05-30 |
$15,719.50 |
| Monthly |
2017-2018 |
2017-04-17 |
$10,534.20 |
| Monthly |
2017-2018 |
2017-03-15 |
$7,348.90 |
| Initial Report |
2017-2018 |
2017-02-15 |
$7,348.90 |
| Non Session Year End |
2017-2018 |
2016-02-15 |
$3,070.00 |
| Session Year End |
2015-2016 |
2016-02-11 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2015-2016 |
2015-05-27 |
$8,454.86 |
| Monthly |
2015-2016 |
2015-04-15 |
$12,338.65 |
| Monthly |
2015-2016 |
2015-03-12 |
$9,336.98 |
| Initial Report |
2015-2016 |
2015-02-13 |
$6,322.39 |
| Non Session Year End |
2015-2016 |
2015-02-13 |
$5,557.87 |
| Session Year End |
2013-2014 |
2014-02-14 |
$5,243.17 |
| Post Session |
2013-2014 |
2013-05-24 |
$6,005.66 |
| Monthly |
2013-2014 |
2013-04-15 |
$5,384.16 |
| Monthly |
2013-2014 |
2013-03-14 |
$6,114.79 |
| Initial Report |
2013-2014 |
2013-02-11 |
$20,756.50 |
| Non Session Year End |
2013-2014 |
2013-02-11 |
$4,024.70 |
| Session Year End |
2011-2012 |
2012-02-13 |
$2,381.20 |
| Post Session |
2011-2012 |
2011-05-27 |
$4,847.37 |
Montana Health Care Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Montana Health Care Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Monthly |
2011-2012 |
2011-04-13 |
$6,726.91 |
| Monthly |
2011-2012 |
2011-03-14 |
$5,744.45 |
| Initial Report |
2011-2012 |
2011-02-15 |
$19,733.05 |
| Non Session Year End |
2011-2012 |
2011-02-15 |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2009-2010 |
2010-02-10 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2009-2010 |
2009-05-28 |
$4,594.36 |
| Monthly |
2009-2010 |
2009-04-15 |
$9,618.72 |
| Initial Report |
2009-2010 |
2009-02-17 |
$15,329.07 |
| Session Year End |
2007-2008 |
2008-02-04 |
$0.00 |
| Post Special Session |
2007-2008 |
2007-10-02 |
$0.00 |
| Post Special Session |
2007-2008 |
2007-06-04 |
$2,153.19 |
| Post Session |
2007-2008 |
2007-05-21 |
$3,999.75 |
| Monthly |
2007-2008 |
2007-04-13 |
$6,113.00 |
| Monthly |
2007-2008 |
2007-03-15 |
$13,759.65 |
| Initial Report |
2007-2008 |
2007-02-15 |
$4,660.33 |
| Session Year End |
2005-2006 |
2006-01-17 |
$0.00 |
| Post Special Session |
2005-2006 |
2006-01-17 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2005-2006 |
2005-05-23 |
$6,390.89 |
| Monthly |
2005-2006 |
2005-04-18 |
$8,282.30 |
| Monthly |
2005-2006 |
2005-04-15 |
$8,282.30 |
| Initial Report |
2005-2006 |
2005-02-15 |
$4,581.27 |
| Non Session Year End |
2003-2004 |
2005-02-15 |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2003-2004 |
2004-02-13 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2003-2004 |
2003-05-23 |
$10,092.48 |
| Initial Report |
2003-2004 |
2003-02-14 |
$3,700.16 |
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 Health Care Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-16: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Health Care Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-16: 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 Health Care 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 Health Care 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 |
$12,440.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$300.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$25.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$94.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$12,859.00 |
Montana Health Care Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-27: 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 Health Care Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-27: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Ingrid Lovitt |
House Human Services Committee |
$100.00 |
| Crowley Fleck |
All female legislators |
$200.00 |
Montana Health Care Association, 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 Health Care Association, 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 |
$3,333.96 |
| 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 |
$31.25 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$8.33 |
| Total for report |
$3,373.54 |
Montana Health Care Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Montana Health Care Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$12,594.00 |
| 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 |
$173.30 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$24.16 |
| Total for report |
$12,791.46 |
What this record does not say about Montana Health Care 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.