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Western Native Voice: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Western Native Voice was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 4 lobbyists, and filed 4 L-5 reports reporting $19,271.65 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.
Western Native Voice's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/815925
Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 56, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 25 of 56, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB72 |
Support |
SB 72 |
| SB91 |
Oppose |
SB 91 |
| SB62 |
Other |
SB 62 |
| SB224 |
Support |
SB 224 |
| SB180 |
Support |
SB 180 |
| HB273 |
Support |
HB 273 |
| SB219 |
Support |
SB 219 |
| SB52 |
Oppose |
SB 52 |
| HB385 |
Support |
HB 385 |
| HB245 |
Support |
HB 245 |
| HB358 |
Support |
HB 358 |
| HB336 |
Support |
HB 336 |
| SB187 |
Support |
SB 187 |
| Government/regulation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| SB170 |
Support |
SB 170 |
| SB303 |
Support |
SB 303 |
| SB220 |
Support |
SB 220 |
| SB20 |
Oppose |
SB 20 |
| SB45 |
Oppose |
SB 45 |
| HB205 |
Oppose |
HB 205 |
| HJ5 |
Oppose |
HJ 5 |
| SB107 |
Support |
SB 107 |
| HB 15 |
Support |
HB 15 |
| SB25 |
Support |
SB 25 |
| SB105 |
Support |
SB 105 |
Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 56, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 26 to 50 of 56, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| SB128 |
Oppose |
SB 128 |
| SB182 |
Support |
SB 182 |
| HB285 |
Oppose |
HB 285 |
| HB286 |
Oppose |
HB 286 |
| HB187 |
Support |
HB 187 |
| HB440 |
Support |
HB 440 |
| HB216 |
Oppose |
HB 216 |
| SB11 |
Oppose |
SB 11 |
| SB128 |
Oppose |
SB 128 |
| SB170 |
Support |
SB 170 |
| SB95 |
Support |
SB 95 |
| SB181 |
Support |
SB 181 |
| SB185 |
Oppose |
SB 185 |
| HB282 |
Support |
HB 282 |
| HB490 |
Support |
HB 490 |
| HB83 |
Support |
HB 83 |
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HJ1 |
Support |
HJ 1 |
| HB56 |
Support |
HB 56 |
| HB83 |
Support |
HB 83 |
| SB43 |
Oppose |
SB 43 |
| SB44 |
Oppose |
SB 44 |
| Education |
Not recorded |
None named |
| SB199 |
Oppose |
SB 199 |
| SB147 |
Support |
SB 147 |
Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 56 of 56, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Western Native Voice, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 51 to 56 of 56, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB93 |
Support |
HB 93 |
| SB11 |
Oppose |
SB 11 |
| SB13 |
Oppose |
SB 13 |
| SB8 |
Support |
SB 8 |
| SB42 |
Oppose |
SB 42 |
| SB129 |
Oppose |
SB 129 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Western Native Voice, principal, session Session not recorded: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Ta'jin Perez, authorized 2023-01-30
- Natanya O'Neill
Western Native Voice, principal, session Session not recorded: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Western Native Voice, principal, session Session not recorded: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Economic development |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Education |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Government/regulation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Health/mental health/human services |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Insurance/retirement |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Justice system |
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.
Western Native Voice: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Western Native Voice: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 4 of 4, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-22 |
$870.21 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-04-15 |
$6,471.83 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-03-17 |
$5,140.05 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-18 |
$6,789.56 |
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.
Western Native Voice, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-22: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Western Native Voice, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-22: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$870.21 |
| 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 |
$870.21 |
Western Native Voice, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Western Native Voice, 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 |
$6,430.88 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$40.95 |
| 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 |
$6,471.83 |
Western Native Voice, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Western Native Voice, L-5 Monthly received 2025-04-15: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 2 of 2, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| Silver Star Steak Company |
Donovan Hawk (dinner w Donovan and Keaton) |
$151.80 |
| The Winbag Saloon |
Jonathan Windyboy (dinner Jonathan and Keaton) |
$76.00 |
Western Native Voice, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Western Native Voice, 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 |
$1,886.16 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$72.10 |
| 3. Travel |
$1,840.07 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$0.00 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$1,341.72 |
| 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 |
$5,140.05 |
Western Native Voice, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Paid to |
For |
Amount |
| Western Native Voice, L-5 Monthly received 2025-03-17: entertainment itemized (part of line 5, not added again), rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| On Broadway |
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$636.90 |
Western Native Voice, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Western Native Voice, 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 |
$5,650.40 |
| 2. Other Pay |
$0.00 |
| 3. Travel |
$0.00 |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
$539.16 |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
$600.00 |
| 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 |
$6,789.56 |
What this record does not say about Western Native Voice, 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.