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Lobbying Disclosure: California Small Business Association (Q1 2000)

Original title: READ & ASSOCIATES AARON lobbying for CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report identifies the financial investment made by business advocacy groups to influence 14 specific pieces of California legislation between January and March 2000.

Who is mentioned in the record

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California Small Business Association

The organization paid for lobbying services to influence state legislation.

California Small Business Roundtable

The organization paid for lobbying services to influence state legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document discloses activity and payments made by the California Small Business Association and the California Small Business Roundtable to Aaron Read & Associates for the first quarter of 2000. It lists the specific state bills that were the focus of their advocacy efforts.

Key Facts

  • Total payments for lobbying services during the period of 1/1/2000 to 3/31/2000 were $12,000.
  • The lobbying firm representing the clients was Aaron Read & Associates.
  • The clients represented were the California Small Business Association and the California Small Business Roundtable.
  • Advocacy efforts focused on 11 Assembly Bills: AB 19, AB 43, AB 83, AB 651, AB 726, AB 818, AB 1002, AB 1982, AB 1263, AB 1380, and AB 1388.
  • Advocacy efforts focused on 3 Senate Bills: SB 727, SB 1066, and SB 1217.

Why It Matters

This report identifies the financial investment made by business advocacy groups to influence 14 specific pieces of California legislation between January and March 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much was paid for lobbying services in this period?
A total of $12,000 was paid to Aaron Read & Associates.
Which bills were the focus of this lobbying activity?
The firm focused on 14 specific bills, including 11 Assembly bills and 3 Senate bills.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Broad Legislative Focus

The lobbying firm was tasked with monitoring or influencing a high volume of 14 distinct bills within a single three-month period.

Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Small Business RoundtableClient organization for lobbying services.Map →
organizationCalifornia Small Business AssociationClient organization for lobbying services.Map →
organizationAaron Read & AssociatesLobbying firm hired by the business associations.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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