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Lobbying Disclosure: Matson Navigation Company (Q2 2000)

Original title: READ & ASSOCIATES AARON lobbying for MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY INC.

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses activities and payments made by Matson Navigation Company through their representative, Aaron Read & Associates, during the second quarter of 2000.

Why it matters

This report identifies the specific legislative bills that Matson Navigation Company sought to influence between April 1, 2000, and June 30, 2000, for a total expenditure of $14,222.

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

Matson Navigation Company Inc.

The company incurred costs of $14,222 to influence specific state legislation.

Directly affected

Aaron Read & Associates

The firm received payment to provide lobbying services for the client.

Key Facts

  • Total payments for lobbying services during the period of 4/1/2000 to 6/30/2000 were $14,222.
  • The lobbying firm representing the client is Aaron Read & Associates.
  • The client receiving lobbying services is Matson Navigation Company Inc.
  • The lobbying activity focused on 16 Assembly Bills: AB 541, 576, 642, 647, 680, 1156, 1581, 1648, 2135, 2148, 2380, 2527, 2746, 2749, 2769, and 2784.
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  • The lobbying activity focused on 8 Senate Bills: SB 241, 1109, 1281, 1985, 1999, 2084, 2144, and 2177.
  • The lobbying activity included one Senate Concurrent Resolution: SCR 53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Matson Navigation Company spend on lobbying in this period?
They paid $14,222 to Aaron Read & Associates.
What time period does this report cover?
The report covers the second quarter of 2000, specifically from April 1, 2000, to June 30, 2000.

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Lobbying Activity

READ & ASSOCIATES AARON

on behalf of MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY INC.

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READ & ASSOCIATES AARON

on behalf of MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY INC.

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Broad Legislative Interest

The client tracked a high volume of 25 distinct pieces of legislation in a single quarter, suggesting a broad interest in state regulatory affairs.

Connected Entities

Matson Navigation Company Inc., Aaron Read & Associates

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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