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Montana Petroleum Association: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Petroleum Association was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 2 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $14,843.77 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 Petroleum Association's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/815461

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 98, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 98, data through 2026-10-02
SB 340, Generally revise laws relating to challenges brought under MEPA Support SB 340
SB 349, Declare authority over existing fossil-fuel fired electric generating units Monitor SB 349
SB 542, Freeze property values for 2 years Monitor SB 542
SB 214, Revise zoning laws to clarify decisions regarding prior nonconforming use of property Support SB 214
HB 257, Generally revise critical infrastructure protection laws Support HB 257
HB 803, Generally revise asbestos litigation laws Monitor HB 803
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 178, Provide for temporary lease of water rights Monitor SB 178
SB 209, Revise term length of conservation easements Monitor SB 209
SB 212, Creating the Right to Compute Act and requiring shutdowns of AI controlled critical infrastr Oppose SB 212
SB 214, Revise zoning laws to clarify decisions regarding prior nonconforming use of property Monitor SB 214
SB 339, Revise oil and gas production damage mitigation account Support SB 339
HB 466, Provide categorical exclusions from MEPA Monitor HB 466
HB 481, Require posting of EPA guidance documents Monitor HB 481
HB 630, Require legislative approval of greenhouse gas rules Monitor HB 630
HB 660, Require rules to limit GHG emissions Oppose HB 660
HB 664, Repeal numeric nutrient standards Monitor HB 664
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
HB 291, Revise laws related to air quality standards Support HB 291
SB 32, Generally revise property taxes Monitor SB 32
HB 270, Revise remedies to MEPA Support HB 270
HJ 17, Resolution regarding energy Support HJ 17

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 98, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 98, data through 2026-10-02
LC4300, Revise State Land Board Support LC 4300
HB 672, Generally revise Montana department of transportation’s utility relocation process Monitor HB 672
HB 685, Feasibility allowance for nondegradation policy Support HB 685
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
HB 229, Generally revise Montana environmental policy act to Implement court decision Oppose HB 229
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
HB 733, Revise laws related to firearms, ammunition, and accessories Monitor HB 733
HB 736, Provide nutrient pollutant loading offsets Support HB 736
HJ 17, Resolution regarding energy Support HJ 17
SR 78, Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of revenue Support SR 78
SR 95, Confirm governor's appointee for board of oil and gas conservation Support SR 95
SR 96, Confirm governor's appointee for board of oil and gas conservation Support SR 96

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 98, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 98, data through 2026-10-02
SB 46, Increase registration fee for underground petroleum tanks Monitor SB 46
HB 915, Revise taxation of certain wind generation facilities Oppose HB 915
HB 935, Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals Monitor HB 935
HB 136, Revise property insurance laws relating to preventative measures to reduce damage Monitor HB 136
SB 311, Enhance legislative understanding of state-tribal relations Monitor SB 311
HB 528, Revise property tax rates for agricultural, residential, and commercial property Oppose HB 528
HB 291, Revise laws related to air quality standards Support HB 291
SR 77, Confirm governor's appointee for director of the department of environmental quality Support SR 77
SR 100, Confirm governor's appointee for board of oil and gas conservation Support SR 100
HB 844, Revise the taxation of class eight business equipment Monitor HB 844
HB 911, Revise the meaning of the term "public utility" Support HB 911
SB 397, Revise appraisal process for centrally assessed property Monitor SB 397
HB 231, Revise property tax rates for certain property Monitor HB 231
HB 285, Generally revise Montana environmental policy act Support HB 285
HB 935, Limits to Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer withdrawals MO HB 935
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
HB 746, Authorize counties to adopt noise ordinances Monitor HB 746
Business/labor Not recorded None named
SR 97, Confirm governor's appointee for board of oil and gas conservation Support SR 97
SR 98, Confirm governor's appointee for board of oil and gas conservation Support SR 98
HB 122, Revise right-of-way laws Support HB 122

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 98 of 98, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 98 of 98, data through 2026-10-02
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 493, Establish the offense of trespass by unmanned aerial vehicle Monitor SB 493
SB 512, Provide disclosure of certain corporate property tax settlements Oppose SB 512
SB 519, Prohibit tax assessor entry to private property without permission Monitor SB 519
SJ 8, Request interim study of property tax special districts Monitor SJ 8
HB 351, Clarify point of taxation for gasoline and special fuels taxes Monitor HB 351
SB 121, Revise the land use and planning act Oppose SB 121
SB 169, Revise intangible personal property exemption Oppose SB 169
SB 221, Generally review the Montana environmental policy act Support SB 221
SB 90, Redistribute certain state tax revenue to primary residence property tax relief Support SB 90
SB 434, Provide property tax rebate on principal residence based on taxes paid Support SB 434
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 294, Requiring public utilities to report a plan for 100% renewables Monitor SB 294
Economic development Not recorded None named
Energy/conservation Not recorded None named
Government/regulation Not recorded None named
Natural resources/land use/water Not recorded None named
Taxation Not recorded None named
Transportation Not recorded None named
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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 81, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 81, data through 2026-10-02
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 93 Generally revising ballot issues Support SB 93
SB 246, Revise corporate income tax water's-edge election laws Support SB 246
HB 631, Bill for gun owners access to justice act Monitor HB 631
HB 634, Generally revise oil and gas laws Support HB 634
HB 641, Allow environmental impact reviews beyond Montana's borders Support HB 641
HJ 11, Joint resolution relating to Environmental, Social, and Governmental regulation Support HJ 11
HB 431, Generally revise laws related to carbon emissions Oppose HB 431
HB 537, Provide exception for use of oil/gas water Support HB 537
SB 261, Revise objections to water rights application Support SB 261
SB 287, Revise property laws Monitor SB 287
SB 316, Require public comment for air quality registrations Oppose SB 316
SR 63, Confirm governor's appointee for the board of environmental review Support SR 63
SB 274, Revising major facility siting act decision requirements Support SB 274
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 81, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 81, data through 2026-10-02
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 39, revise permitting for incinerators Support SB 39
SB 46, remove new industry property classifications Monitor SB 46
SB 54, revise centrally assessed property appraisals Support SB 54
SB 62, revise confidentiality of financial information used for property tax purposes Support SB 62
SB 72, revise judicial administration of water rights MO SB 72
SB 81, revise description of pipeline carrier for property tax purposes Support SB 81
SB 124, revise corporate income tax apportionment Monitor SB 124
SB 153, revise ballot initiative laws Monitor SB 153
HB 212, increase business equipment tax exemptions Support HB 212
HB 228, generally revise public investment laws Support HB 228
HB 284, revise laws related to approval of electricity supply resources Support HB 284
HB 289, revise notification of owner's costs for oil/gas wells Support HB 289
Economic development Not recorded None named
Energy/conservation Not recorded None named
Government/regulation Not recorded None named
Natural resources/land use/water Not recorded None named
Taxation Not recorded None named
Transportation Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest Not recorded None named
Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production; crude oil; fuels & natural gas; transportation; petroleum refining; motor fuels use; taxes; fuels marketing; crude marketing; utility rates & ot… Not recorded None named
Justice system Not recorded None named

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 81, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 75 of 81, data through 2026-10-02
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
HB 382, Revise education laws related to career and technology student organizations Support HB 382
HB 928, Clarify BOGC authority over produced waters Support HB 928
SR 59, Confirm governor's appointees for board of oil and gas conservation Support SR 59
SR 62, Confirm governor's appointees for board of environmental review Support SR 62
HB 971, Revise environmental policy act Support HB 971
SB 47, Revise commercial drivers license laws to comply with federal requirements Support SB 47
HB 55, An act establishing a tax on electric vehicle charging stations Monitor HB 55
SB 521, Generally revise right of way laws Support SB 521
SB 530, Generally revise taxation of new, expanded, or improved industrial property Support SB 530
SB 532, Revise regulation and taxation of large emission sources Oppose SB 532
SB 541, Establish tax credit for biofuels made and sold Montana Oppose SB 541
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 81 of 81, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 76 to 81 of 81, data through 2026-10-02
SB 333, Create offense of trespass by unmanned aerial vehicle Monitor SB 333
SB 382, Create the Montana Land Use Planning Act Oppose SB 382
SB 426, Revising the definition of natural gas Monitor SB 426
HB 469, Revise taxation of horizontally recompleted wells Support HB 469
HB 485, Revise tax rates for stripper oil production Support HB 485
HB 561, Revise water discharge permitting Support HB 561

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 68, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 68, data through 2026-10-02
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 225, Prevent adoption of a rule that is similar to failed legislation Support SB 225
SB 230, Repaying general fund for initial implementation of sage grouse act Support SB 230
SB 233, Generally revise the board of environmental review Monitor SB 233
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 323, Generally revise Montana Administrative Procedure Act Oppose SB 323
HB 394, Exempt certain pollution control and carbon capture equipment from property tax Support HB 394
HB 661, Revise taxation of stripper oil and gas wells Support HB 661
SR 9, Confirm Governor's appointees to the Transportation Commission Support SR 9
SR 37, Confirm Governor appointees to Boards of Oil and Gas Conservation Support SR 37
HB 102, Generally revise gun laws MO HB 102
HB 150, Establish a carbon cost community dividend fee on large emission sources Oppose HB 150
HB 165, Increase vehicle fees to reduce residential property taxes Oppose HB 165
HB 170, Revise laws to include renewable hydrogen Oppose HB 170
HB 252, Non-refundable tax credit for employer-paid education of trade professions Support HB 252
SB 249, Revise funding for the Montana greater sage-grouse stewardship act Support SB 249
SB 257, Prohibit local governments from imposing carbon penalties, fees, or taxes Support SB 257
SB 338, Revise civil liability laws Support SB 338
SB 358, Repeal numeric nutrient standards for water quality Support SB 358
SJ 10, Joint resolution urging congress to appropriate funding for carbon capture Support SJ 10
SJ 16, Urge support for Keystone XL pipeline Support SJ 16

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 68, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 68, data through 2026-10-02
HB 527, Require draft proposals before initiating a county zoning/planning board Support HB 527
HB 537, Revise venue laws Monitor HB 537
SB 296, Generally revise civil liability laws related to an estate in real property Oppose SB 296
SR 6, Confirm Governor's appointee for the State Tax Appeals Board Support SR 6
SR 7, Confirm Governor's appointee for the State Tax Appeals Board Monitor SR 7
SR 8, Confirm Governor's appointee for Director of Dept. of Revenue Support SR 8
SB 184, Montana Entrepreneur Magnet Act Support SB 184
SB 227, Provide for repeal of administrative rules by joint resolution Support SB 227
HB 550, Establish presumption in workers compensation for COVID-19 Oppose HB 550
SR 51, Confirm appointee to Board of Environmental Review Oppose SR 51
SR 53, Confirm Governor's appointee for Director of Dept. of Nat Resources & Conserv Support SR 53
SR 58, Confirm Governor's appointees for Board of Environmental Review Support SR 58
HB 636, Revise property tax rates for agricultural, commercial, and residential property Monitor HB 636
SB 260, Generally revise related to property interests and transfer of businesses MO SB 260
SB 392, Providing for energy and fiber right-of-way along interstate highways Support SB 392
Energy/conservation Not recorded None named
Natural resources/land use/water Not recorded None named
Transportation Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 68 of 68, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 68 of 68, data through 2026-10-02
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
SB 181, Corporate Tax Modernization Act Support SB 181
SB 182, Generally revise laws on state finance, reducing tax rate if conditions met Support SB 182
SR 69, Confirm Governor's appointee to the State tax Appeal Board Support SR 69
SR 81, Confirm Governor's appointee to the Board of Environmental Review Support SR 81
HB 303, Revise business equipment tax laws: Business Investment Grows (BIG) Jobs Act Support HB 303
HB 481, Protect critical infrastructure Support HB 481
HB 498, Clarify jurisdiction of board of oil and gas Support HB 498
SB 2, Clarify the dissemination of fish and wildlife related information Oppose SB 2
SB 12, Convert tax haven list to tax haven criteria Oppose SB 12
SB 65, Revise civil liability laws Support SB 65
SB 159, Personal Income Tax Relief Act Support SB 159
SR 3, Confirm Governor's appointee for Commissioner of Dept. of Labor & Industry Support SR 3
SR 4, Confirm Governor's appointee for Director, Department of Environmental Quality Support SR 4

Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2019-2020: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 26, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 26, data through 2026-10-02
Transportation Other None named
Taxation Other None named
Economic development Other None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
All matters in which the principal has an interest - Subjects impacting oil & gas exploration & production, crude oil; fuels; & natural gas; utility rates; & other issues that impact doing business i… Not recorded None named
Government/regulation Other None named
Natural resources/land use/water Other None named
All matters in which the principal has interest Other None named

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 26 of 26, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2019-2020: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 26 of 26, data through 2026-10-02
Energy/conservation Other 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2005-2006: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2005-2006: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02

Subject Position declared Bills named
Montana Petroleum Association, principal, session 2005-2006: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
Lobbying related to all matters in which the principal has an interest. Not recorded None named
Oil and gas related issues Monitor 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 2003-2004: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Subjects impacting oil and gas exploration and production, crude oil, fuels and natural gas transportation, petroleum refining, motor fuels use, land use, taxes fuels marketing, crude marketing, util… 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 2001-2002: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Subjects impacting oil and gas exploration, crude oil, fuels and natural gas transportation, petroleum refining, motor fuels use, land use, taxes, fuels marketing, among other issues that impact doin… 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

Montana Petroleum 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 Petroleum Association, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Any actions of government affecting operation of the petroleum industry and its operations in MT. 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 Petroleum Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 45, data through 2026-10-02

Report Session Received Total for report
Montana Petroleum Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 45, data through 2026-10-02
Session Year End 2025-2026 2026-01-15 $523.00
Post Session 2025-2026 2025-05-13 $2,217.61
Monthly 2025-2026 2025-04-14 $2,283.97
Monthly 2025-2026 2025-03-13 $5,167.20
Initial Report 2025-2026 2025-02-10 $4,324.91
Non Session Year End 2025-2026 2025-02-06 $327.08
Session Year End 2023-2024 2024-02-01 $925.16
Post Session 2023-2024 2023-05-11 $3,683.40
Monthly 2023-2024 2023-04-11 $3,772.57
Monthly 2023-2024 2023-03-14 $4,526.34
Initial Report 2023-2024 2023-02-06 $1,994.22
Non Session Year End 2023-2024 2023-02-06 $17.73
Session Year End 2021-2022 2022-01-28 $791.00
Post Session 2021-2022 2021-05-18 $3,076.79
Monthly 2021-2022 2021-04-07 $2,742.23
Monthly 2021-2022 2021-03-11 $3,710.66
Initial Report 2021-2022 2021-02-03 $1,021.34
Session Year End 2019-2020 2020-02-14 $50.40
Non Session Year End 2005-2006 2007-02-14 $7,747.76
Post Special Session 2001-2002 2006-01-05 $0.00
Post Session 2005-2006 2005-05-06 $1,997.00
Monthly 2005-2006 2005-04-15 $3,513.00
Monthly 2005-2006 2005-03-15 $972.50
Initial Report 2005-2006 2005-02-15 $4,295.00
Non Session Year End 2003-2004 2005-02-15 $3,561.40

Montana Petroleum Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 45 of 45, data through 2026-10-02

Report Session Received Total for report
Montana Petroleum Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 45 of 45, data through 2026-10-02
Session Year End 2003-2004 2004-02-11 $1,720.00
Post Session 2003-2004 2003-05-23 $794.77
Monthly 2003-2004 2003-04-15 $1,282.67
Monthly 2003-2004 2003-03-17 $1,274.58
Initial Report 2003-2004 2003-02-18 $5,301.83
Non Session Year End 2001-2002 2003-02-18 $2,130.31
Post Special Session 2001-2002 2002-09-04 $3,079.28
Session Year End 2001-2002 2002-01-10 $735.00
Post Session 2001-2002 2001-05-14 $4,890.15
Monthly 2001-2002 2001-04-16 $4,783.83
Monthly 2001-2002 2001-03-15 $4,403.95
Initial Report 2001-2002 2001-02-16 $7,687.95
Non Session Year End 1999-2000 2001-02-16 $4,879.51
Post Special Session 1999-2000 2000-06-09 $370.30
Session Year End 1999-2000 2000-01-19 $1,928.65
Post Special Session 1999-2000 1999-05-21 $0.00
Monthly 1999-2000 1999-05-21 $3,145.79
Monthly 1999-2000 1999-04-19 $4,873.22
Monthly 1999-2000 1999-03-15 $4,956.58
Initial Report 1999-2000 1999-02-22 $6,466.29

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 Petroleum Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-15: 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) $523.00
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 $523.00

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $2,075.00
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $91.18
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $51.43
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $2,217.61

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-13: 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 Petroleum Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-13: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
Overland Express Senator Gayle Lammers $45.59
Overland Express Senator Josh Kassmier $45.59

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $2,075.00
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $180.05
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $28.92
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $2,283.97

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: 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 Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Silver Star Steak Company Rep. Greg Overstreet $60.70

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $3,210.65
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $1,885.65
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $70.90
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $5,167.20

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-13: 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 Petroleum Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-13: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
Great Northern Hotel All Legislators Invited $1,885.65

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
1. Total Lobbyist Pay $4,125.00
2. Other Pay $0.00
3. Travel $0.00
4. Advertising (including production costs) $0.00
5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) $170.91
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $29.00
7. Postage $0.00
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $4,324.91

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02

Paid to For Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-10: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02
Overland Express Rep. Greg Overstreet $42.17
Overland Express Senator Gayle Lammers $42.17
Overland Express Rep. Curtis Schomer $42.17

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

Line Amount
Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-06: 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) $217.58
6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) $0.00
7. Postage $109.50
8. Printing $0.00
9. Other Office Expenses $0.00
Total for report $327.08

Montana Petroleum Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-06: 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 Petroleum Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-06: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
The Windbag Rep. Gary Parry $28.67
The Windbag Rep. Steve Gunderson $28.67

What this record does not say about Montana Petroleum 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.