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Lobbying Disclosure: Livingston & Mattesich for Miller Brewing Company

Original title: Livingston & Mattesich lobbying for Phillip Morris Management Corp on behalf of Miller Brewing Company

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses payments made by Miller Brewing Company, through Phillip Morris Management Corp, to the firm Livingston & Mattesich for the first quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on specific bills within the California State Legislature.

Why it matters

This disclosure reveals the financial investment made by a major alcohol producer to influence three specific pieces of California legislation between January and March 2000.

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

Miller Brewing Company

The company paid for lobbying services to influence legislative outcomes.

Directly affected

Livingston & Mattesich

The firm received payment to perform lobbying services.

Key Facts

  • The lobbying firm Livingston & Mattesich received $54,852 for services rendered.
  • The reporting period for these payments is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • The lobbying activity was conducted on behalf of Miller Brewing Company.
  • Phillip Morris Management Corp acted as the representative entity for the client.
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  • Lobbying efforts were directed at the California State Legislature.
  • The specific bills identified for lobbying activity were AB 377, AB 1525, and AB 1932.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much was paid for lobbying in this period?
The total payment disclosed for the period of 1/1/2000 to 3/31/2000 was $54,852.
Which bills were the lobbyists working on?
The lobbyists were focused on California Assembly Bills 377, 1525, and 1932.

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Lobbying Activity

Livingston & Mattesich

on behalf of Phillip Morris Management Corp on behalf of Miller Brewing Company

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Corporate Lobbying Structure

Miller Brewing Company utilized Phillip Morris Management Corp as an intermediary for their lobbying payments.

Connected Entities

Miller Brewing Company, Phillip Morris Management Corp, Livingston & Mattesich and 1 more

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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