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Portland General Electric: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Portland General Electric was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 1 lobbyist, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $30,000.00 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.
Portland General Electric's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817500
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Shane Scanlon, authorized 2025-01-25
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 24 of 24, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 24 of 24, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| SB 160 | Oppose | SB 160 |
| HB 389 | Oppose | HB 389 |
| HB 326 | Oppose | HB 326 |
| HB 915 | Oppose | HB 915 |
| SB 505 | Oppose | SB 505 |
| SB 505 | Oppose | SB 505 |
| HB 368 | MO | HB 368 |
| Interim Committee Monitoring | ED | None named |
| HB 368 | Support | HB 368 |
| HB 939 | Monitor | HB 939 |
| SB 283 | Oppose | SB 283 |
| HB 939 | Monitor | HB 939 |
| HB 389 | Oppose | HB 389 |
| Economic development | Not recorded | None named |
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | 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 |
| SB 160 | Monitor | SB 160 |
| HB 368 | Support | HB 368 |
| SB 160 | Monitor | SB 160 |
| SB 160 | Monitor | SB 160 |
| HB 368 | Support | HB 368 |
| HB 490 | Support | HB 490 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Economic development | Not recorded | None named |
| Energy/conservation | Not recorded | None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water | 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.
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Shane Scanlon, authorized 2023-01-09, ended 2023-05-31
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 737 | Oppose | HB 737 |
| SB 387 | Oppose | SB 387 |
| HB 962 | Oppose | HB 962 |
| SB 539 | Monitor | SB 539 |
| HJ 6 | Monitor | HJ 6 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 753 | Oppose | HB 753 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Shane Scanlon, authorized 2022-02-14
- Tom Ebzery, authorized 2020-12-11, ended 2020-12-31
- Thomas Ebzery, authorized 2021-01-15
Portland General Electric, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| HB 150 (Dunwell) | Oppose | HB 150 |
| SB 86, 87, 88 (Ankney) | Oppose | SB 86 |
| SB 86, SB 87 (Ankney) | MO | SB 86, SB 87 |
| SB 176 (Molnar) | Oppose | SB 176 |
| SB 265, SB 266 (Fitzpatrick) | Oppose | SB 265, SB 266 |
| SB 88 (Ankeny) | Oppose | SB 88 |
| SB 176 (Molnar) | Oppose | SB 176 |
| 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.
Portland General Electric: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 14 of 14, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-13 | $5,000.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-13 | $15,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-19 | $0.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-13 | $5,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $0.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-12 | $5,000.00 |
| Session Year End | 2023-2024 | 2024-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2023-2024 | 2023-05-24 | $5,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2023-2024 | 2023-04-10 | $5,000.00 |
| Monthly | 2023-2024 | 2023-03-13 | $5,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 2023-2024 | 2023-02-15 | $5,000.00 |
| Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2022-02-14 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2021-2022 | 2021-05-31 | $12,769.00 |
| Initial Report | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-12 | $3,724.00 |
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.
Portland General Electric, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 | |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $5,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $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 | $5,000.00 |
Portland General Electric, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, 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 | $15,000.00 |
| 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 | $15,000.00 |
Portland General Electric, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-19: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-19: 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 |
Portland General Electric, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-13: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, 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 | $5,000.00 |
| 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 | $5,000.00 |
Portland General Electric, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, 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 | $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 |
Portland General Electric, 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 |
|---|---|
| Portland General Electric, 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 | $5,000.00 |
| 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 | $5,000.00 |
What this record does not say about Portland General Electric, 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.