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Lobbying Disclosure: Kahl/Pownall Advocates for RELS Reporting Services

Original title: KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES lobbying for RELS REPORTING SERVICES LLC dba VIE

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document discloses activities and payments made by RELS Reporting Services LLC (doing business as VIE) to the firm Kahl/Pownall Advocates during the first quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on the implementation of Assembly Bill 604.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report showing how much a company paid a firm to influence state government officials and agencies.
Which government agencies were contacted?
The lobbyist contacted the Employment Development Department, the Governor's Office, and the Health & Human Services Department.

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Lobbying Activity

KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES

on behalf of RELS REPORTING SERVICES LLC dba VIE

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Discoveries

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

policy shift90% confidence

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

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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