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Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership: Montana lobbying record
In the 2025-2026 session, Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership was registered as a lobbying principal, authorized 6 lobbyists, and filed 8 L-5 reports reporting $13,334.00 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.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership's lobbying record on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/lobbying/816457
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 935 |
MO |
HB 935 |
| HB 911 |
Support |
HB 911 |
| Energy/conservation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Taxation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Business/labor |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 326 |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| 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.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2025-2026: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2025-2026: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 7 of 7, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| All matters in which the principal has an interest |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 326 |
Oppose |
HB 326 |
| HB 911 |
Support |
HB 911 |
| Business/labor |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Energy/conservation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Taxation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| HB 935 |
MO |
HB 935 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Candace Payne, authorized 2020-12-04, ended 2021-05-03
- Owen Orndorff, authorized 2020-12-01
- Roberts R Lee, authorized 2020-12-01
- Haley Beaudry, authorized 2020-12-01, ended 2021-04-15
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 378 |
Oppose |
HB 378 |
| HB 389 |
Oppose |
HB 389 |
| HB 695 |
Support |
HB 695 |
| SB 201 |
Monitor |
SB 201 |
| HB 150 |
Monitor |
HB 150 |
| Business/labor |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Energy/conservation |
Not recorded |
None named |
| Natural resources/land use/water |
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.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2021-2022: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Haley Beaudry, authorized 2021-05-20, ended 2021-04-15
- Candace Payne, authorized 2020-12-04, ended 2021-05-03
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2021-2022: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 9 of 9, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
| HB 389 |
Oppose |
HB 389 |
| HB 695 |
Support |
HB 695 |
| SB 201 |
Monitor |
SB 201 |
| HB 150 |
Monitor |
HB 150 |
| Business/labor |
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 |
| HB 387 |
Oppose |
HB 387 |
Subjects are what the principal registered as its interests, with the position it declared. They do not say how any vote went.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2007-2008: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
None on record.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 2005-2006: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
- Michael Uda, authorized 2004-12-22
- John Bloomquist, authorized 2004-12-22
- Frank Crowley, authorized 2004-12-22
- R. Lee Roberts, authorized 2004-12-22
- Haley Beaudry, authorized 2004-12-22
- Jeffrey Smith, authorized 2004-12-22
- Name not recorded, authorized 2004-12-22
- Candace Payne, authorized 2004-12-22, ended 2005-04-30
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 1999-2000: lobbyists authorized, data through 2026-10-02
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, principal, session 1999-2000: subjects and declared positions, rows 1 to 1 of 1, data through 2026-10-02
| Subject |
Position declared |
Bills named |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, 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.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 19 of 19, data through 2026-10-02
| Report |
Session |
Received |
Total for report |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership: L-5 reports filed, every session, rows 1 to 19 of 19, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
|
|
| Session Year End |
2021-2022 |
Not recorded |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-12-18 |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2025-2026 |
2025-12-18 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-06 |
$0.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-06 |
$5,000.00 |
| Post Session |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-06 |
$0.00 |
| Monthly |
2025-2026 |
2025-05-06 |
$5,000.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-07 |
$1,667.00 |
| Initial Report |
2025-2026 |
2025-02-07 |
$1,667.00 |
| Post Session |
2021-2022 |
2021-05-13 |
$17,000.00 |
| Post Session |
2021-2022 |
2021-05-13 |
$17,000.00 |
| Initial Report |
2021-2022 |
2021-02-01 |
$0.00 |
| Initial Report |
2021-2022 |
2021-02-01 |
$0.00 |
| Session Year End |
2005-2006 |
2006-01-17 |
$15,000.00 |
| Post Special Session |
2005-2006 |
2006-01-17 |
$0.00 |
| Post Session |
2005-2006 |
2005-05-11 |
$16,300.00 |
| Monthly |
2005-2006 |
2005-04-11 |
$1,543.90 |
| Monthly |
2005-2006 |
2005-03-14 |
$3,154.00 |
| Initial Report |
2005-2006 |
2005-02-09 |
$1,300.00 |
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.
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-12-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-12-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
Not filed |
| 2. Other Pay |
Not filed |
| 3. Travel |
Not filed |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
Not filed |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
Not filed |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
Not filed |
| 7. Postage |
Not filed |
| 8. Printing |
Not filed |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
Not filed |
| Total for report |
$0.00 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-12-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Session Year End received 2025-12-18: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
Not filed |
| 2. Other Pay |
Not filed |
| 3. Travel |
Not filed |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
Not filed |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
Not filed |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
Not filed |
| 7. Postage |
Not filed |
| 8. Printing |
Not filed |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
Not filed |
| Total for report |
$0.00 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
Not filed |
| 2. Other Pay |
Not filed |
| 3. Travel |
Not filed |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
Not filed |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
Not filed |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
Not filed |
| 7. Postage |
Not filed |
| 8. Printing |
Not filed |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
Not filed |
| Total for report |
$0.00 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-06: 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 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Post Session received 2025-05-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
Not filed |
| 2. Other Pay |
Not filed |
| 3. Travel |
Not filed |
| 4. Advertising (including production costs) |
Not filed |
| 5. Entertainment (including all foods and refreshments) |
Not filed |
| 6. Communication (including telephone, fax, e-mail) |
Not filed |
| 7. Postage |
Not filed |
| 8. Printing |
Not filed |
| 9. Other Office Expenses |
Not filed |
| Total for report |
$0.00 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-06: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Monthly received 2025-05-06: 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 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$1,667.00 |
| 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 |
$1,667.00 |
Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02
| Line |
Amount |
| Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, L-5 Initial Report received 2025-02-07: payments and expenditures, rows 1 to 10 of 10, data through 2026-10-02 |
|
| 1. Total Lobbyist Pay |
$1,667.00 |
| 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 |
$1,667.00 |
What this record does not say about Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership, 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.