Lobbying Disclosure: Motion Picture Association of America (Q1 2000)
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
This report reveals the financial investment and legislative priorities of the film industry in California, specifically identifying the $37,001 spent to influence 15 different state bills during early 2000.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Motion Picture Association of America
The organization incurred costs to influence state legislative outcomes.
Neff/Thomas Inc.
The firm received payment for professional lobbying services provided to the MPAA.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The lobbying firm Neff/Thomas Inc. received $37,001 for services provided to the MPAA between January 1, 2000, and March 31, 2000.
- The lobbying activity covered seven Assembly Bills: AB 1712, AB 1853, AB 1714, AB 1998, AB 1717, AB 1934, and AB 1490.
- The lobbying activity covered eight Senate Bills: SB 129, SB 996, SB 1254, SB 1319, SB 1384, SB 1385, SB 1412, SB 1480, and SB 2184.
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Why It Matters
This report reveals the financial investment and legislative priorities of the film industry in California, specifically identifying the $37,001 spent to influence 15 different state bills during early 2000.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
NEFF/THOMAS INC.
on behalf of MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MPAA) & ITS AFFILIATED ENTITY MOTION PICTURE ASSOC. OF AMERICA-CALIFORNIA GROUP
NEFF/THOMAS INC.
on behalf of MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MPAA) & ITS AFFILIATED ENTITY MOTION PICTURE ASSOC. OF AMERICA-CALIFORNIA GROUP
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
High Volume Legislative Monitoring
The MPAA engaged in monitoring or influencing 15 distinct pieces of legislation in a single quarter, indicating a broad legislative interest during the 2000 session.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.sos.ca.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How 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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