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Lobbying Disclosure: International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

Original title: ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION lobbying for INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING & MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses activities and payments made by the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials to the law firm Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo during the first quarter of 2000.

Why it matters

This report tracks $93,057.62 in spending by a trade association to influence California state building code regulations and standards.

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

International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

The organization incurred costs to influence state-level building code policy.

Directly affected

California Building Standards Commission

The agency was the target of lobbying efforts regarding the adoption of model codes.

Key Facts

  • The lobbying firm Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo received $93,057.62 from the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials.
  • The reporting period for these activities was January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • Lobbying efforts were directed at the California Building Standards Commission and the State and Consumer Services Agency.
  • The primary focus of the lobbying activity was the development and implementation of model building codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
It is a public disclosure report detailing how much money an organization spent to influence state government officials and agencies regarding building codes.
Who was paid for these lobbying services?
The law firm Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo was paid $93,057.62 for their services.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Model Codes

The lobbying activity was specifically targeted at the adoption of model codes within the California regulatory framework.

Connected Entities

California Building Standards Commission, State and Consumer Services Agency, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo and 1 more

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy10
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