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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Aaron Read & Associates for California Independent Petroleum Association
Record date · June 20, 2026
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This document discloses activities conducted by Aaron Read & Associates on behalf of the California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) during the first quarter of 2000. The firm focused its advocacy efforts on the 40-hour workweek regulation.
This filing identifies the specific entities and policy issues—specifically the 40-hour workweek—that the California Independent Petroleum Association sought to influence within the Governor's Office and the Department of Industrial Relations during early 2000.
Who It Affects
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California Independent Petroleum Association
The association engaged a firm to represent its interests regarding state labor regulations.
Aaron Read & Associates
The firm acted as the registered lobbyist for the client.
Key Facts
- Lobbying period covered is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- Total payments reported for this specific lobbying period were $0.
- Lobbying activities targeted the Department of Industrial Relations, the Industrial Welfare Commission, and the Governor's Office.
- The primary subject of lobbying activity was the 40-hour workweek.
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