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Lobbying Disclosure: Livingston & Mattesich for Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association

Original title: Livingston & Mattesich lobbying for Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses activities and payments made by the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association to the firm Livingston & Mattesich during the first quarter of 2000. The firm represented the association's interests regarding specific state legislation and air quality regulations.

Why it matters

This filing reveals the financial investment and specific policy targets of a trade association seeking to influence state-level environmental regulations and legislation affecting cosmetic products.

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

Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association

The association is the client paying for representation to influence state policy and regulation.

Directly affected

Livingston & Mattesich

The firm is the service provider receiving payment to perform lobbying activities.

Key Facts

  • The lobbying firm Livingston & Mattesich received $26,329.46 from the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association.
  • The reporting period for these activities is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • Lobbying efforts were directed toward the California State Legislature regarding SB 2082.
  • Lobbying efforts were directed toward the Air Resources Board regarding consumer product regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report detailing who paid for services, how much was paid, and which government entities or bills were the focus of that lobbying.
What specific regulations were being discussed?
The document identifies 'consumer product regulations' under the jurisdiction of the as a focus area.

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Lobbying Activity

Livingston & Mattesich

on behalf of Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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policy shift90% confidence

Industry focus on air quality

The association's lobbying efforts were explicitly tied to Air Resources Board consumer product regulations, indicating a focus on environmental compliance for cosmetic products.

Connected Entities

Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association, Livingston & Mattesich, Air Resources Board
OrganizationCosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association“The client organization paying for lobbying services.”Map →
OrganizationLivingston & Mattesich“Lobbying firm hired to represent the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association.”Map →
OrganizationAir Resources Board“State regulatory body involved in consumer product regulations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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