Lobbying Disclosure: Kahl/Pownall Advocates for RELS Reporting Services
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
This report tracks the influence of private entities on the implementation of state law, specifically regarding how $7,523.56 was spent to engage state agencies on AB 604.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
RELS Reporting Services LLC
The company paid for lobbying services to influence the implementation of state legislation.
Kahl/Pownall Advocates
The firm was compensated to perform lobbying activities on behalf of their client.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Kahl/Pownall Advocates received $7,523.56 for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- The lobbying activity was conducted on behalf of RELS Reporting Services LLC, which operates under the name VIE.
- Lobbying efforts were directed at the Employment Development Department, the Governor's Office, and the Health & Human Services Department.
- The primary subject of the lobbying activity was the implementation of Assembly Bill 604.
Why It Matters
This report tracks the influence of private entities on the implementation of state law, specifically regarding how $7,523.56 was spent to engage state agencies on AB 604.
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Lobbying Activity
KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES
on behalf of RELS REPORTING SERVICES LLC dba VIE
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
AB 604 Implementation Focus
The document highlights a coordinated effort to influence multiple state agencies simultaneously regarding the implementation of a single bill.
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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