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Lobbying Disclosure: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Q1 2000)

Original title: CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC. lobbying for MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

California Advocates Inc. reported activities and expenditures on behalf of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association for the first quarter of 2000. The firm focused on state legislation regarding hazardous waste and battery disposal regulations.

Why it matters

This document discloses $5,024.27 in spending by a trade association to influence California state laws and agency regulations concerning hazardous waste management and battery disposal during early 2000.

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

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

The organization is the client funding the lobbying efforts to influence state policy.

Indirectly affected

California residents

Residents are subject to the hazardous waste and battery disposal regulations influenced by these lobbying efforts.

Key Facts

  • California Advocates Inc. received $5,024.27 for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
  • The lobbying efforts were conducted on behalf of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
  • Lobbying activity targeted SB 2146 in the state legislature.
  • Lobbying activity targeted the Dept. of Toxic Substances Control regarding hazardous waste management variances.
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  • Lobbying activity targeted the Dept. of Health Services regarding hazardous waste management variances.
  • Lobbying activity targeted the Integrated Waste Management Board regarding the disposal of batteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who paid for this lobbying activity?
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association funded the efforts.
What specific issues were being lobbied?
The focused on SB 2146, hazardous waste management s, and battery disposal regulations.

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Lobbying Activity

CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF H.D. VEST

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF ESTEE LAUDER INC.

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF CTB/McGRAW HILL

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of Multistate Associates Inc. on Behalf of Agilent Technologies Inc.

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF H.D. VEST

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF ESTEE LAUDER INC.

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF CTB/McGRAW HILL

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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.

on behalf of Multistate Associates Inc. on Behalf of Agilent Technologies Inc.

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Historical Regulatory Focus

The document highlights a specific focus on battery disposal and hazardous waste variances in early 2000, indicating the regulatory priorities of electrical manufacturers at that time.

Connected Entities

Dept. of Toxic Substances Control, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Multistate Associates Inc. and 3 more
OrganizationDept. of Toxic Substances Control“State agency targeted for hazardous waste management variance discussions.”Map →
OrganizationNational Electrical Manufacturers Association“The client funding the lobbying efforts.”Map →
OrganizationMultistate Associates Inc.“Intermediary firm involved in the lobbying arrangement.”Map →
OrganizationCalifornia Advocates Inc.“Lobbying firm representing the client.”Map →
OrganizationIntegrated Waste Management Board“State agency targeted regarding battery disposal regulations.”Map →
OrganizationDept. of Health Services“State agency targeted for hazardous waste management variance discussions.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz5
    Current news / social attention level

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