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Lobbying Disclosure: Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Q1 2000)

Original title: STEFFES INC. GEORGE R. lobbying for ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses activity and payments made by Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles to lobbyist George R. Steffes Inc. during the first quarter of 2000.

Why it matters

This report identifies the financial investment made by a major car rental company to influence state legislation and regulatory discussions regarding rental car operations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles

The company is the entity paying for representation to influence state policy and regulatory outcomes.

Directly affected

George R. Steffes Inc.

The firm is the paid agent responsible for conducting the lobbying activities.

Key Facts

  • The lobbying firm George R. Steffes Inc. represented Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles.
  • Total payments for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000, amounted to $12,500.01.
  • Lobbying activity focused on legislative bills AB 809, 966, and 2432.
  • Lobbying activity included discussions with the Attorney General's Office regarding general car rental issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Enterprise Rent-A-Car pay for lobbying in early 2000?
They paid $12,500.01 for the period between January 1 and March 31, 2000.
What specific issues were being lobbied?
The covered legislative bills 809, 966, and 2432, as well as general car rental issues discussed with the Attorney General's Office.

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Lobbying Activity

STEFFES INC. GEORGE R.

on behalf of ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES

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Discoveries

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financial connection90% confidence

Corporate Lobbying Expenditure

Enterprise Rent-A-Car utilized professional lobbying services to engage with both the legislature and the Attorney General's office simultaneously regarding rental industry regulations.

Connected Entities

George R. Steffes Inc., Attorney General's Office, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy10
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