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Lobbying Disclosure: Estee Lauder Inc. (Q2 2000)

Original title: CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC. lobbying for MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF ESTEE LAUDER INC.

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

California Advocates Inc. reported activities and $4,000 in payments on behalf of Estee Lauder Inc. during the second quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on specific state legislation and air quality regulations.

Why it matters

This document discloses the financial investment and specific policy interests of Estee Lauder Inc. regarding California state legislation and air pollution regulations during the period of April 1 to June 30, 2000.

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

Estee Lauder Inc.

The company paid for lobbying services to influence state legislation and agency regulations.

Directly affected

Air Resources Board

The agency was the subject of lobbying efforts regarding volatile organic compound regulations.

Key Facts

  • California Advocates Inc. received $4,000 for lobbying services during the period of April 1, 2000, to June 30, 2000.
  • The lobbying was conducted on behalf of Estee Lauder Inc. through Multistate Associates Inc.
  • Lobbying activity targeted the California State Legislature regarding bills AB 2526, SB 1110, and SB 2082.
  • Lobbying activity targeted the Air Resources Board regarding regulations on volatile organic compounds.

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How much was spent on lobbying for this client?
The document reports payments of $4,000 for the period of April 1, 2000, to June 30, 2000.
What specific issues were being lobbied?
The focused on three legislative bills (AB 2526, SB 1110, and SB 2082) and regulations concerning overseen by the Air Resources Board.

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Intermediary Lobbying Structure

The lobbying firm (California Advocates Inc.) was hired by an intermediary (Multistate Associates Inc.) rather than directly by the client (Estee Lauder Inc.), a common practice for national corporations managing state-level advocacy.

Connected Entities

Estee Lauder Inc., Multistate Associates Inc., California Advocates Inc. and 1 more

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy10
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