---
title: "SEIU 775: Montana lobbying record"
description: "SEIU 775, a lobbying principal in Montana: registrations, authorizations and L-5 reports."
type: "lobbying"
name: "SEIU 775"
slug: "lobbying/seiu-775-e816921"
roles:
  - "principal"
session: "2025-2026"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816921"
data_through: "2026-10-02"
generated_at: "2026-10-02"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---

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# SEIU 775: Montana lobbying record

In the 2025-2026 session, SEIU 775 was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 3 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $138,045.00 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.

SEIU 775's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816921

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- [Jacqueline Helt](/lobbying/jacqueline-helt-e818382/), authorized 2025-01-06
- [Kathy McGowan](/lobbying/kathy-mcgowan-e79227/), authorized 2025-01-08
- [Erin McGowan](/lobbying/erin-mcgowan-e817257/), authorized 2025-01-08

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 24 of 24, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 24 of 24, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB 2 The State Budget | ED | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| Monitor Section B of HB 2 | Support | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| HB 230 | Support | [HB 230](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-230/) |
| SB 62 | Oppose | [SB 62](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-62/) |
| HB 2 The State Budget | ED | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| SB 62 | Oppose | [SB 62](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-62/) |
| Montitor Section B of HB 2 | Support | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| HB 230 | Support | [HB 230](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-230/) |
| SB 62 | Oppose | [SB 62](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-62/) |
| HB 2 The State Budget | ED | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| Health/mental health/human services | Not recorded | None named |
| Business/labor | Not recorded | None named |
| Taxation | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| HB 230 | Support | [HB 230](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-230/) |
| SB 62 | Oppose | [SB 62](/lobbying/bills/2025-sb-62/) |
| Monitor Section B of HB 2 | Support | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| Monitor Section B of HB 2 | Support | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| HB 2 The State Budget | ED | [HB 2](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-2/) |
| HB 245 | Support | [HB 245](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-245/) |
| HB 230 | Support | [HB 230](/lobbying/bills/2025-hb-230/) |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2023-2024: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jacqueline Helt, authorized 2022-12-07, ended 2023-01-31
- Erin McGowan, authorized 2023-01-09, ended 2023-01-31

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2023-2024: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB2 Part B (The Budget) - Provider Rate funding for LT Care/Full funding of 2022 Provider Rate Study | Support | HB 2 |
| HB2 Part B (The Budget) - Provider Rate funding for LT Care/Full funding of 2022 Provider Rate Study | Support | HB 2 |
| HB2 Part B (The Budget) - Provider Rate funding for LT Care/Full funding of 2022 Provider Rate Study | Support | HB 2 |
| HB2 Part B (The Budget) - Provider Rate funding for LT Care/Full funding of 2022 Provider Rate Study | Support | HB 2 |
| Business/labor | Not recorded | None named |
| Health/mental health/human services | Not recorded | None named |
| Taxation | 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.

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jacquie Helt, authorized 2021-02-04, ended 2022-12-31

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 13 of 13, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 13 of 13, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB2 Part B - on behalf of Long Term Care workers in the St of MT | Support | HB 2 |
| SB 187 - Increase the Minimum Wage | Support | SB 187 |
| HB 632 Support Implementation of the American Rescue Act | Support | HB 632 |
| Business/labor | Not recorded | None named |
| Health/mental health/human services | Not recorded | None named |
| Taxation | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB2 Part B - on behalf of Long Term Care workers in the St of MT | Support | HB 2 |
| SB 187 - Increase the Minimum Wage | Support | SB 187 |
| HB 632 Support Implementation of the American Rescue Act | Support | HB 632 |
| HB2 Part B - on behalf of Long Term Care workers in the St of MT | Support | HB 2 |
| HB2 Part B - on behalf of Long Term Care workers in the St of MT | Support | HB 2 |
| SB 187 - Increase the Minimum Wage | Support | SB 187 |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2017-2018: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jacquie Helt, authorized 2017-01-01

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2017-2018: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB2 | Support | HB 2 |
| Paid AFamily Medical Leave Insurance | Support | None named |
| HB2 | Support | HB 2 |
| HB2, Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance | Support | HB 2 |
| HB 2 - Section B | Support | HB 2 |
| HB2 Part B SLTC and Developmental Disability Services | Support | HB 2 |
| Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance | Support | None named |
| Paid AFamily Medical Leave Insurance | Support | None named |
| Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance | Support | None named |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2015-2016: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jacquie Helt, authorized 2015-01-01, ended 2015-05-01

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 11 of 11, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2015-2016: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 11 of 11, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| SB 277 | Oppose | SB 277 |
| HB 249 | Support | HB 249 |
| SB 405 | Support | SB 405 |
| All Matters of Interest to Principal | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 2 | MO | HB 2 |
| SB 276, SB 277 | Oppose | SB 276, SB 277 |
| HB 249, SB 405 | Support | HB 249, SB 405 |
| HB 2 | MO | HB 2 |
| HB 2 | MO | HB 2 |
| HB 2 | MO | HB 2 |
| SB 276 | Oppose | SB 276 |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2013-2014: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jacquie Helt, authorized 2013-03-18, ended 2013-04-30

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2013-2014: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB 2 Part B | MO | HB 2 |
| HB 2 - Section B | MO | HB 2 |
| HB 590 | Support | HB 590 |
| SB 395 | Support | SB 395 |
| HB 2 - Section B | MO | HB 2 |
| HB 590 | Support | HB 590 |
| SB 395 | Support | SB 395 |
| HB 2 Part B | MO | HB 2 |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2011-2012: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Jacquie Helt, authorized 2007-11-01, ended 2011-04-30

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2011-2012: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB 2 | Support | HB 2 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 2 | MO | HB 2 |
| HB 2 | MO | HB 2 |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2009-2010: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Andrew Beane, authorized 2009-01-20
- Christopher Laslovich, authorized 2009-01-20
- Jacquie Helt, authorized 2009-01-20, ended 2009-10-19
- Theodore Dick, authorized 2009-01-20

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2009-2010: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| HB 2 | Support | HB 2 |
| HB 645 | Support | HB 645 |
| HB 2 | Support | HB 2 |
| SB 414 | Support | SB 414 |
| SB 412 | Support | SB 412 |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

- Theodore Dick, authorized 2006-12-18
- Brian Shepherd, authorized 2006-12-22

## SEIU 775, principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 2007-2008: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| Health Care | Support | None named |
| SB 206 | Support | SB 206 |
| Health Care | Not recorded | None named |
| HB 820 | Support | HB 820 |
| HB 2 | Support | HB 2 |
| Fusion Voting | Support | None named |
| HB 2 | Support | HB 2 |

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

## SEIU 775, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02

None on record.

## SEIU 775, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02

| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |
| 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.

## SEIU 775: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 45, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 25 of 45, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-17 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-30 | $0.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-15 | $25,108.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-14 | $46,141.00 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-15 | $37,485.00 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-10 | $29,311.00 |
| Session Year End | 2023-2024 | 2024-01-31 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2023-2024 | 2023-05-23 | $23,293.00 |
| Monthly | 2023-2024 | 2023-04-10 | $24,241.15 |
| Monthly | 2023-2024 | 2023-03-08 | $19,106.58 |
| Initial Report | 2023-2024 | 2023-02-08 | $20,847.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2023-2024 | 2023-01-18 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2021-2022 | 2022-02-11 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2021-2022 | 2021-05-28 | $10,573.00 |
| Monthly | 2021-2022 | 2021-04-06 | $19,598.00 |
| Monthly | 2021-2022 | 2021-03-10 | $31,598.00 |
| Initial Report | 2021-2022 | 2021-02-10 | $18,230.48 |
| Session Year End | 2017-2018 | 2018-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2017-2018 | 2017-12-04 | $2,525.77 |
| Post Session | 2017-2018 | 2017-05-17 | $19,253.62 |
| Monthly | 2017-2018 | 2017-04-13 | $33,114.47 |
| Monthly | 2017-2018 | 2017-03-14 | $10,023.15 |
| Initial Report | 2017-2018 | 2017-02-14 | $4,619.90 |
| Non Session Year End | 2017-2018 | 2017-02-06 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2015-2016 | 2016-02-16 | $78.95 |

## SEIU 775: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 45 of 45, data through 2026-10-02

| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU 775: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 26 to 45 of 45, data through 2026-10-02 |  |  |  |
| Post Session | 2015-2016 | 2015-05-20 | $13,071.76 |
| Monthly | 2015-2016 | 2015-04-15 | $10,456.45 |
| Monthly | 2015-2016 | 2015-03-12 | $10,023.12 |
| Initial Report | 2015-2016 | 2015-02-11 | $10,503.64 |
| Post Session | 2013-2014 | 2013-05-14 | $1,700.00 |
| Monthly | 2013-2014 | 2013-04-12 | $1,700.00 |
| Initial Report | 2013-2014 | 2013-03-18 | $1,700.00 |
| Monthly | 2013-2014 | 2013-03-15 | $4,700.00 |
| Post Session | 2011-2012 | 2011-05-31 | $1,700.00 |
| Monthly | 2011-2012 | 2011-04-18 | $1,700.00 |
| Monthly | 2011-2012 | 2011-03-15 | $1,700.00 |
| Initial Report | 2011-2012 | 2011-02-15 | $5,900.00 |
| Session Year End | 2009-2010 | 2010-02-17 | $600.00 |
| Post Session | 2009-2010 | 2009-05-28 | $1,775.00 |
| Initial Report | 2009-2010 | 2009-02-17 | $21,507.95 |
| Session Year End | 2007-2008 | 2008-02-01 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2007-2008 | 2007-10-05 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 2007-2008 | 2007-06-14 | $500.00 |
| Post Session | 2007-2008 | 2007-05-29 | $6,000.00 |
| Initial Report | 2007-2008 | 2007-02-15 | $950.00 |

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.

### SEIU 775, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU 775, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-17: 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 |

### SEIU 775, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-30: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU 775, 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 | $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 |

### SEIU 775, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU 775, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $12,608.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $12,500.00 |
| 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 | $25,108.00 |

### SEIU 775, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-14: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU 775, 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 | $12,608.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $12,500.00 |
| 3. Travel | $16,244.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $4,640.00 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $0.00 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $149.00 |
| Total for report | $46,141.00 |

### SEIU 775, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU 775, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |  |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $16,811.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $12,500.00 |
| 3. Travel | $3,286.00 |
| 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 | $4,888.00 |
| Total for report | $37,485.00 |

### SEIU 775, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-10: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02

| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| SEIU 775, 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 | $16,811.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $12,500.00 |
| 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 | $29,311.00 |

## What this record does not say about SEIU 775, 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.