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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: George R. Steffes Inc. for 3M (Q2 2000)
Record date · June 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document discloses activities and payments made by 3M to the firm George R. Steffes Inc. between April 1, 2000, and June 30, 2000. The firm represented 3M's interests regarding several state bills and regulatory board implementations.
This report identifies the specific legislative and regulatory matters 3M sought to influence during the second quarter of 2000 through a paid firm, involving $14,250 in payments.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
3M
The company paid for lobbying services to influence state legislative and regulatory outcomes.
George R. Steffes Inc.
The firm was compensated to represent 3M's interests before state government bodies.
Key Facts
- Total payments for lobbying services during the period of 4/1/2000 to 6/30/2000 were $14,250.
- Lobbying activity included monitoring or influencing Assembly Bills: 1722, 1751, 1974, 2018, 2240, 2288, and 2461.
- Lobbying activity included monitoring or influencing Senate Bills: 1601, 1880, 1934, 2046, and 2075.
- Lobbying activity included engagement with the Medical Board regarding the implementation of AB 1545.
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- Lobbying activity included engagement with the Integrated Waste Management Board regarding the Rigid Plastic Packaging Container Law.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceLobbying Activity
GEORGE R. STEFFES INC.
on behalf of 3M
STEFFES INC. GEORGE R.
on behalf of 3M
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