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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Kahl/Pownall Advocates for 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.
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.
Manufacturers' Disposable Medical Supplies Coalition
The coalition is the client paying for lobbying services to influence state budget outcomes.
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.
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The firm explicitly reported zero legislative activity, indicating a strategic focus on agency-level budget negotiations rather than direct bill advocacy.
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