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Lobbying Disclosure: Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP for Chevron Corporation

Original title: Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP lobbying for CHEVRON CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report identifies the financial investment made by Chevron Corporation to influence state-level administrative and legislative policies, specifically regarding gasoline standards and government ethics regulations, between January and March 2000.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Chevron Corporation

The corporation paid for professional representation to influence state policy and regulatory outcomes.

Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP

The firm provided professional lobbying services to the client in exchange for payment.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document discloses lobbying activities and payments made by Chevron Corporation to the law firm Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP during the first quarter of 2000. The firm represented Chevron's interests regarding state legislative and regulatory matters.

Key Facts

  • Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP received $46,140.13 from Chevron Corporation for lobbying services.
  • The reporting period for these activities was January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • Lobbying activities focused on the Administrative Procedure Act at the state legislature.
  • Lobbying activities focused on reformulated gasoline issues before the Air Resources Board.
  • Lobbying activities focused on proposed amendments to conflict of interest regulations and Government Code section 84308 before the FPPC.

Why It Matters

This report identifies the financial investment made by Chevron Corporation to influence state-level administrative and legislative policies, specifically regarding gasoline standards and government ethics regulations, between January and March 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a lobbying disclosure report that tracks how much money a corporation spent to influence government officials and agencies during a specific time frame.
What specific issues was Chevron lobbying for during this period?
Chevron focused on the , reformulated gasoline standards, and proposed changes to conflict of interest and government ethics regulations.

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financial connection90% confidence

Corporate Lobbying Focus

The lobbying efforts were split between legislative procedural changes and specific regulatory oversight by the Air Resources Board and the FPPC.

Connected Entities

organizationFPPCFair Political Practices Commission targeted for lobbying regarding conflict of Map →
organizationPillsbury Madison & Sutro LLPThe lobbying firm representing the client.Map →
organizationAir Resources BoardState agency targeted for lobbying regarding reformulated gasoline.Map →
organizationChevron Corporation and its subsidiariesThe client paying for lobbying services.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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