---
title: "Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: Montana lobbying record"
description: "Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association"
slug: "lobbying/montana-sheriffs-and-peace-officers-association-e817464"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817464"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 5 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $33,665.18 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817464

## Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Caven Wade](/lobbying/caven-wade-e817670/), authorized 2025-02-03, ended 2025-05-03
- [Selene Koepke](/lobbying/selene-koepke-e864077/)
- [Brian Thompson](/lobbying/brian-thompson-e816674/), authorized 2025-01-06, ended 2025-05-03
- Brian Thompson
- [Nanette Gilbertson](/lobbying/nanette-gilbertson-e817461/), authorized 2025-01-06, ended 2025-05-03

## Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Justice system | Not recorded | None named |
| Government/regulation | Not recorded | None named |
| Health/mental health/human services | Not recorded | None named |
| Insurance | 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-01-12 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-14 | $7,579.16 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-15 | $7,193.52 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-10 | $7,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $8,376.75 |
| Non Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2025-01-06 | $3,515.75 |

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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-01-12: 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $7,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $579.16 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $7,579.16 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-14: 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-14: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| La Habana Food Truck | All Legislators | $125.00 |
| Green Meadow Country Club | Members of Senate Judiciary - Committee Dinner | $121.86 |
| Green Meadow Country Club | Members of House Judiciary - Committee Dinner | $322.30 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers 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 | $7,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $193.52 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $7,193.52 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Great Harvest Bakery | All House Judiciary Committee Members | $193.52 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $7,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $0.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $7,000.00 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $7,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $1,238.75 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $138.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $8,376.75 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Delta Hotel | All legislators invited to event | $1,228.80 |
| Jimmy Johns | Steve Kelly | $9.95 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $3,500.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $15.75 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $0.00 |
| Total for report | $3,515.75 |

### Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-06: 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 Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-01-06: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Motherload | Barry Usher | $15.75 |

## What this record does not say about Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers 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.