Lobbying Disclosure: Kahl/Pownall Advocates for Western Water Company
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
This report identifies the financial investment and legislative focus of a private water entity seeking to influence state water policy and specific senate legislation between January and March 2000.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Western Water Company
The company is the entity paying for lobbying services to influence state legislation and regulation.
Kahl/Pownall Advocates
The firm is the paid representative conducting lobbying activities on behalf of the client.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Key Facts
- Western Water Company paid Kahl/Pownall Advocates $24,890.09 for lobbying services.
- The reporting period for these activities is January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- Lobbying efforts were directed at five specific bills: SB 506, SB 1594, SB 1591, SB 1973, and SB 2139.
- Lobbying activities included regulatory engagement with the Department of Water Resources.
- Lobbying activities included regulatory engagement with the Resources Agency regarding water marketing issues.
Why It Matters
This report identifies the financial investment and legislative focus of a private water entity seeking to influence state water policy and specific senate legislation between January and March 2000.
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Summary
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Lobbying Activity
KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES
on behalf of WESTERN WATER COMPANY
Discoveries
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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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