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Lobbying Disclosure: Kahl/Pownall Advocates for Medical Supplies Coalition

Original title: KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES lobbying for MANUFACTURERS' DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES COALITION

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Kahl/Pownall Advocates reported lobbying activities and payments on behalf of the Manufacturers' Disposable Medical Supplies Coalition for the first quarter of 2000. The firm focused its efforts on state budget discussions with the Department of Health Services.

Why it matters

This document discloses the financial relationship and specific regulatory focus of a lobbying firm attempting to influence state budget allocations regarding medical supplies.

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

Manufacturers' Disposable Medical Supplies Coalition

The coalition is the client paying for lobbying services to influence state budget outcomes.

Directly affected

Department of Health Services

The agency is the target of lobbying efforts regarding state budget decisions.

Key Facts

  • The reporting period for this disclosure is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • Total payments received by Kahl/Pownall Advocates from the client during this period were $2,507.44.
  • The lobbying firm reported zero legislative activity during this period.
  • The lobbying firm engaged in regulatory activity with the Department of Health Services regarding the state budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the lobbyist do during this period?
The lobbyist did not perform any legislative work but held discussions with the Department of Health Services regarding the state budget.
How much was paid for these lobbying services?
The client paid $2,507.44 to Kahl/Pownall Advocates for the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.

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Regulatory vs. Legislative Focus

The firm explicitly reported zero legislative activity, indicating a strategic focus on agency-level budget negotiations rather than direct bill advocacy.

Connected Entities

Manufacturers' Disposable Medical Supplies Coalition, Department of Health Services, Kahl/Pownall Advocates

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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