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HB 938

Generally revise lobbying laws relating to state and local government agencies and non-governmental organizations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nelly Nicol

HB 938 would expand Montana's lobbying regulations to cover state/local agencies and nonprofits; bill died in committee before final consideration.

(H) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · HB 938

Legislative bill overview

HB 938 would comprehensively revise Montana's existing lobbying disclosure and regulation laws that apply to activities targeting state and local government agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. The bill died in the legislative process before reaching a final vote, failing to advance past committee.

Why is this important

Lobbying laws affect transparency around who influences government decisions and policy outcomes. Changes to these regulations can either increase public visibility into advocacy efforts or reduce reporting burdens on organizations—each approach carries different implications for government accountability and stakeholder access.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope expansion: Extending lobbying regulations to non-governmental organizations (rather than just government agencies) could burden advocacy groups, nonprofits, and community organizations with additional compliance costs and reporting requirements
  • Local government inclusion: Applying state-level lobbying laws to local government activities may create complex, overlapping regulatory frameworks and disproportionately affect smaller municipalities with limited administrative resources
  • Definition ambiguity: "Generally revise" suggests broad changes whose specific impacts depend on precise regulatory language—the fiscal note indicates costs were identified but the bill's exact provisions remain unclear from available information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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