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NorthWestern Energy: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, NorthWestern Energy was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 7 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $16,688.66 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.
NorthWestern Energy's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817073
NorthWestern Energy, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
NorthWestern Energy, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| NorthWestern Energy, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| See attachment |
Other |
None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Taxation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| See attachment |
Other |
None named |
| Energy/conservation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| See attachment |
Other |
None named |
| See attachment |
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.
NorthWestern Energy: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| NorthWestern Energy: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 6 of 6, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2026-02-06 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-30 |
$4,077.21 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-11 |
$4,257.68 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-06 |
$4,425.77 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$0.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$3,928.00 |
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.
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-06: 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) |
$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 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$3,928.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$149.21 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$4,077.21 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Jorgenson's |
Rep. Eric Albus |
$14.53 |
| Jorgenson's |
Sen. Denley Loge |
$14.53 |
| Jorgenson's |
Rep. Ken Walsh |
$14.53 |
| Jorgenson's |
Rep. Julie Darling |
$14.53 |
| Jorgenson's |
Rep. Curtis Schomer |
$14.53 |
| Jorgenson's |
Rep. Brad Barker |
$14.53 |
| Jorgenson's |
Rep. Wendy McKamey |
$14.53 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$3,928.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$329.68 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$4,257.68 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-11: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Nagoya Japanese Steak House |
Tyson Running Wolf |
$43.78 |
| Nagoya Japanese Steak House |
Shane Morgiou |
$43.78 |
| Nagoya Japanese Steak House |
Chip Fitzpatrick |
$43.78 |
| Nagoya Japanese Steak House |
Jonathan Windy Boy |
$43.78 |
| Grub Stake |
Gary Parry |
$47.50 |
| Rise N Shine Cafe |
Daniel Zolnikov |
$20.53 |
| Rise N Shine Cafe |
Katie Zolnikov |
$20.53 |
| Windbag Saloon |
Tom France |
$33.00 |
| Windbag Saloon |
Amy Regier |
$33.00 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$3,928.00 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$497.77 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
$0.00 |
| 7. Postage |
$0.00 |
| 8. Printing |
$0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
$0.00 |
| Total for report |
$4,425.77 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-06: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Montana City Grill |
Jennifer Lynch |
$72.70 |
| Montana City Grill |
Mark Lee |
$72.70 |
| Montana City Grill |
Scott Demarois |
$72.70 |
| Montana City Grill |
Donovan Hawk |
$72.70 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-12: 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 |
NorthWestern Energy, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| NorthWestern Energy, 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 |
$3,928.00 |
| 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 |
$3,928.00 |
What this record does not say about NorthWestern Energy, 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.