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State Bar of Montana: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, State Bar of Montana was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 2 lobbyists, and filed 6 L-5 reports reporting $59,561.42 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.
State Bar of Montana's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/817420
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Bruce Spencer, authorized 2025-01-20
- John Mudd, authorized 2025-01-06
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 5 of 5, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Justice system | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters which the State Bar took a position on | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the State Bar took issue | Not recorded | None named |
| All matters in which the State Bar took issue | 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.
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2003-2004: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Christopher Manos, authorized 2003-02-26
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2003-2004: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Unknown | 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.
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2001-2002: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- George Bousliman, authorized 2000-12-29
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, principal, session 2001-2002: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Matters affecting the practice of law | 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.
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- George L. Bousliman, authorized 1998-12-16
- Candace Payne, authorized 1999-01-14
State Bar of Montana, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject | Position declared | Bills named |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Matters pertaining to the practice of law. | 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.
State Bar of Montana: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 20 of 20, data through 2026-10-02
| Report | Session | Received | Total for report |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 20 of 20, data through 2026-10-02 | |||
| Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2026-02-04 | $491.70 |
| Post Session | 2025-2026 | 2025-05-15 | $10,444.16 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-04-15 | $11,522.86 |
| Monthly | 2025-2026 | 2025-03-17 | $14,481.13 |
| Initial Report | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-18 | $20,722.37 |
| Non Session Year End | 2025-2026 | 2025-02-18 | $1,899.20 |
| Non Session Year End | 2003-2004 | 2005-02-04 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2003-2004 | 2003-05-28 | $0.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 2001-2002 | 2003-02-18 | $0.00 |
| Initial Report | 2003-2004 | 2003-02-14 | $624.44 |
| Post Special Session | 2001-2002 | 2002-09-11 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 2001-2002 | 2002-02-15 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 2001-2002 | 2001-04-25 | $0.00 |
| Initial Report | 2001-2002 | 2001-02-06 | $632.00 |
| Non Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2001-02-06 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 2000-05-18 | $0.00 |
| Session Year End | 1999-2000 | 2000-01-12 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-06-30 | $0.00 |
| Post Special Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-06-30 | $0.00 |
| Post Session | 1999-2000 | 1999-04-28 | $180.00 |
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.
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-04: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-04: 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) | $491.70 |
| 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 | $491.70 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-04: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Session Year End received 2026-02-04: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Silver Star Steak Company | JC and DC Judges & President of the Senate | $491.70 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, 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 | $10,000.00 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $444.16 |
| 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 | $10,444.16 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Green Meadow Country Club | House Judiciary Committee | $322.30 |
| Green Meadow Country Club | Senate Judiciary Committee | $121.86 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, 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 | $11,158.13 |
| 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 | $364.73 |
| Total for report | $11,522.86 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 | |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $13,179.18 |
| 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 | $1,301.95 |
| Total for report | $14,481.13 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 | |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $15,631.46 |
| 2. Other Pay | $0.00 |
| 3. Travel | $0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) | $0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) | $2,488.76 |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) | $0.00 |
| 7. Postage | $0.00 |
| 8. Printing | $351.38 |
| 9. Other Office Expenses | $2,250.77 |
| Total for report | $20,722.37 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to | For | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 | ||
| Grateful Bread | All Legislators Invited | $2,362.96 |
| Mediterranean Grill | Rep. Mercer | $125.80 |
State Bar of Montana, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Bar of Montana, L-5 Non Session Year End received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 | |
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay | $1,738.40 |
| 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 | $160.80 |
| Total for report | $1,899.20 |
What this record does not say about State Bar of Montana, 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.