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Lobbying Disclosure: California Advocates Inc. for Railway Progress Institute Inc.

Original title: CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC. lobbying for RAILWAY PROGRESS INSTITUTE INC.

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the financial investment and specific policy targets of a trade association seeking to influence state tax calculations for private railroad cars.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Railway Progress Institute Inc.

The organization is paying for representation to influence state tax policy and legislation.

California Advocates Inc.

The firm is the paid agent performing the lobbying services.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

California Advocates Inc. reported activities and payments on behalf of the Railway Progress Institute Inc. during the first quarter of 2000. The lobbying efforts focused on state legislation and agency tax calculation methodologies.

Key Facts

California Advocates Inc. received $9,020.58 for lobbying services provided to the Railway Progress Institute Inc.
The reporting period for these activities was January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
Lobbying efforts were directed at the California State Legislature regarding SB 540.
Lobbying efforts were directed at the Board of Equalization regarding the methodology for calculating the Private Railroad Car Tax.
Lobbying efforts were directed at the Department of Finance regarding the methodology for calculating the Private Railroad Car Tax.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the financial investment and specific policy targets of a trade association seeking to influence state tax calculations for private railroad cars.