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Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 4 L-5 reports reporting $30,862.07 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.
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816854
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 21 of 21, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 21 of 21, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Voting Rights and Elections |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Online Voter Registration |
Support |
None named |
| Online Voter Registration |
Support |
None named |
| HB 597 |
Oppose |
HB 597 |
| SB 8 |
Support |
SB 8 |
| SB 142 |
Support |
SB 142 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 598 |
Oppose |
HB 598 |
| SB 21 |
Oppose |
SB 21 |
| SB 490 |
Oppose |
SB 490 |
| HB 413 |
Oppose |
HB 413 |
| HB 719 |
Oppose |
HB 719 |
| HB 380 |
Support |
HB 380 |
| HB 488 |
Support |
HB 488 |
| SB 360 |
Support |
SB 360 |
| SB 220 |
Support |
SB 220 |
| HB 125 |
Support |
HB 125 |
| HB 167 |
Support |
HB 167 |
| HB 193 |
Support |
HB 193 |
| Government/regulation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 286 |
Oppose |
HB 286 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-08-07 |
$10,806.54 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-15 |
$12,920.18 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$802.99 |
| Non Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-12 |
$6,332.36 |
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.
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-08-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-08-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$10,322.54 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$484.00 |
| 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 |
$10,806.54 |
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-08-07: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 30, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-08-07: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 25 of 30, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| On Broadway |
Rep. Julie Darling |
$25.00 |
| Park Ave Bakery |
Rep. Julie Darling |
$22.47 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Rep. Scott Demarois |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Rep. Josh Seckinger |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Rep. Tyson Running-Wolf |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Rep. Donovan Hawk |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Rep. Chip Fitzpatrick |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Rep. Frank Smith |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Sen. Shane Morigeau |
$14.58 |
| Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta |
Sen. Jonathon Windy Boy |
$14.58 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Julie Darling |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Marta Bertoglio |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Kelly Kortum |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Lyn Bennet |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Ed Byrn |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Curtis Cochran |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Shelly Fyant |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Mark Lee |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Cathy Love |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Garry Perry |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Linda Reksten |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Frank Smith |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Eric Tillman |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Rep. Zach Wirth |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Sen. Bob Phalen |
$8.92 |
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-08-07: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 26 to 30 of 30, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-08-07: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 26 to 30 of 30, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Albertson's |
Sen. Theresa Manzella |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Sen. Wendy McKamey |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Sen. Denise Hayman |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Sen. Janet Ellis |
$8.92 |
| Albertson's |
Sen. Tony Tezak |
$8.92 |
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$10,566.01 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$96.90 |
| 3. Travel |
$2,070.77 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$186.50 |
| 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 |
$12,920.18 |
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Benny's Bistro |
Rep. Jennifer Lynch |
$37.30 |
| Benny's Bistro |
Rep. Julie Darling |
$37.30 |
| Benny's Bistro |
Rep. Valerie Moore |
$37.30 |
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-12: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, 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 |
$802.99 |
| 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 |
$802.99 |
Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, 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 |
| Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, 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 |
$6,332.36 |
| 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 |
$6,332.36 |
What this record does not say about Secure Democracy USA and it's Affiliates, 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.