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Lobbying Disclosure: Community College Advocates for Small School Districts

Original title: MURDOCH WALRATH & HOLMES (aka COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVOCATES) lobbying for SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Small School Districts Association paid $24,460 to influence state education policy and school construction funding decisions between January and March 2000.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Small School Districts Association

The association paid for lobbying services to influence state education policy and funding.

Murdoch Walrath & Holmes

The firm received payment to provide professional lobbying services to the client.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document discloses activities and payments made by the firm Murdoch Walrath & Holmes on behalf of the Small School Districts Association during the first quarter of 2000.

Key Facts

  • The lobbying firm Murdoch Walrath & Holmes received $24,460 from the Small School Districts Association.
  • The reporting period for these lobbying activities is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • Lobbying efforts focused on legislative bills AB 1740, 354, 695, and SB 1344.
  • Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding 'Off Pub Sch Constr' (Office of Public School Construction).
  • Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding the State Allocation Board.
  • Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding the implementation of AB 695.
  • Lobbying activities included advocacy regarding the Secretary for Education.

Why It Matters

The Small School Districts Association paid $24,460 to influence state education policy and school construction funding decisions between January and March 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much was spent on lobbying by the Small School Districts Association in early 2000?
The association paid $24,460 to the firm Murdoch Walrath & Holmes for the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
What specific issues were the lobbyists working on?
The lobbyists focused on bills AB 1740, 354, 695, and SB 1344, as well as matters involving the State Allocation Board, the Office of Public School Construction, and the Secretary for Education.

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financial connection90% confidence

Lobbying Expenditure

The Small School Districts Association utilized a specialized firm to target school construction funding and education policy during the first quarter of 2000.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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