Lobbying Disclosure: Steffes Inc. for 3M (Q1 2000)
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
This report identifies the financial investment and specific policy targets 3M pursued in the state legislature and regulatory agencies during early 2000.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
3M
The company paid for lobbying services to influence specific state legislation and regulations.
Steffes Inc.
The firm was compensated to represent 3M's interests before the legislature and regulatory boards.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Steffes Inc. received $10,500 for lobbying services on behalf of 3M.
- The reporting period covers January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- Lobbying activities included monitoring or influencing AB 1545.
- Lobbying activities included monitoring or influencing SB 2075.
- Lobbying efforts targeted the state legislature regarding proposed healthcare legislation.
- Lobbying efforts targeted the Integrated Waste Management Board regarding rigid plastic packaging container law.
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Why It Matters
This report identifies the financial investment and specific policy targets 3M pursued in the state legislature and regulatory agencies during early 2000.
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Lobbying Activity
GEORGE R. STEFFES INC.
on behalf of 3M
STEFFES INC. GEORGE R.
on behalf of 3M
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Discoveries
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Historical Lobbying Focus
The document highlights a specific focus on plastic packaging regulation and healthcare legislation by a major manufacturer in early 2000.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance30How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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