Lobbying Disclosure: Aaron Read & Associates for California Independent Petroleum Association
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
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.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
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.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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.
Why It Matters
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.
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Zero-Dollar Reporting
The report indicates $0 in payments for the period, which may suggest the lobbying activity was conducted as part of a larger retainer or was not billed during this specific quarter.
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Sources
www.sos.ca.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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