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Lobbying Disclosure: Malcolm Drilling Co. Inc.

Original title: NIELSEN MERKSAMER PARRINELLO MUELLER & NAYLOR LLP lobbying for MALCOLM DRILLING CO INC.

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report identifies the financial resources spent by a private company to influence state-level transportation legislation and administrative claims procedures between January and March 2000.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Malcolm Drilling Co. Inc.

The company is the entity paying for professional lobbying services to influence state policy.

Caltrans

The agency is the subject of the lobbying efforts regarding its claims process.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document discloses activity and payments made by Malcolm Drilling Co. Inc. to the law firm Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP during the first quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on the California Department of Transportation () claims process and Senate Bill 1813.

Key Facts

  • Malcolm Drilling Co. Inc. paid $17,128.34 for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
  • The lobbying firm Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Mueller & Naylor LLP was retained to represent Malcolm Drilling Co. Inc.
  • Lobbying activities were directed toward SB 1813.
  • Lobbying activities were directed toward the Caltrans claims process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this lobbying expenditure?
The funds were paid to influence the claims process and legislation identified as SB 1813.
How much was spent on lobbying during this period?
A total of $17,128.34 was paid to the firm.

Why It Matters

This report identifies the financial resources spent by a private company to influence state-level transportation legislation and administrative claims procedures between January and March 2000.

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Lobbying Activity

NIELSEN MERKSAMER PARRINELLO MUELLER & NAYLOR LLP

on behalf of MALCOLM DRILLING CO INC.

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Discoveries

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financial connection90% confidence

Lobbying Expenditure

Malcolm Drilling Co. Inc. utilized a specific law firm to target both legislative (SB 1813) and administrative (Caltrans claims) channels simultaneously.

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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