Lobbying Disclosure: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 659
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
This report identifies the financial resources and specific legislative interests—electric industry restructuring and natural gas reform—that a labor union directed toward state government officials during the specified period.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 659
The organization incurred costs to influence state policy regarding energy and utility regulations.
Public Utilities Commission
The agency was the target of lobbying efforts regarding natural gas and electric industry reform.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The lobbying firm Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represented the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 659.
- Total payments for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000, amounted to $300.73.
- Lobbying activities focused on the state Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission.
- The primary policy areas of interest were electric industry restructuring and natural gas reform.
- The lobbying activity specifically referenced bill AB 1421.
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Why It Matters
This report identifies the financial resources and specific legislative interests—electric industry restructuring and natural gas reform—that a labor union directed toward state government officials during the specified period.
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Historical Legislative Focus
The document links labor union lobbying efforts directly to the 2000-era electric industry restructuring in the state.
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