Lobbying Disclosure: George R. Steffes Inc. for 3M (Q2 2000)
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
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.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
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.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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.
- Lobbying activity included engagement with the Integrated Waste Management Board regarding the Rigid Plastic Packaging Container Law.
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Why It Matters
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.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
GEORGE R. STEFFES INC.
on behalf of 3M
STEFFES INC. GEORGE R.
on behalf of 3M
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Regulatory Focus
The lobbying activity shows a dual focus on both legislative bill monitoring and direct engagement with regulatory boards for rule implementation.
Connected Entities
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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