Organizations

The Western States Petroleum Association

Related Organizations

Data about an organization is collected from a variety of government sources and there is no standardized name or common identifier across data sources. Digital Democracy experts make judgments about which entries are related, such as an organization that has various spellings or a corporation and its affiliates. Those relationships are used to determine financial contributions and advocacy on legislation. Below are the entities that Digital Democracy has linked to the organization above:

  • Western States Petroleum Association
  • Western State Petroleum Association
  • Western State's Petroleum Association
  • Western Safe Petroleum Association
  • Western States Petroluem Association
  • WSPA
  • Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC)
  • Western Petroleum Association
  • WESTERN STATE PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC WSPA
  • WESTERN STATES PETOLEUM ASSOCIATION
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA
  • The Western State Petroleum Association
  • Wesler States Petroleum Association
  • Western States Petroleum
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CA
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC AKA WSPA CA
  • PMSA, CAPA, CLIA, WSC, WSPA
  • Western States Petroleum Association, unless amended
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CA PAC
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA CA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATE PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC AKA WSPA PAC
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSN PAC (WSPA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA PAC)
  • WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (WSPA CA PAC)

Past Affiliations

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Lobbying Representations

This list shows when this lobbyist testified in a hearing, who they were representing and which bill was involved. The data covers 2015-18 and 2023-present.
Date
Lobbyist
Bill
Hearing
Testimony
July 1, 2026 Zachary Leary SB 1259 Utilities and Energy Testimony Link
June 30, 2026 Daniela Garcia-Hernandez AB 2383 Energy, Utilities and Communications Testimony Link
June 30, 2026 Daniela Garcia-Hernandez SB 493 Public Safety Testimony Link
June 24, 2026 Zachary Leary SB 1245 Utilities and Energy Testimony Link
June 16, 2026 Zachary Leary SB 1259 Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Testimony Link
June 3, 2026 Zachary Leary Energy, Utilities and Communications Testimony Link
May 5, 2026 Zachary Leary Utilities and Energy Testimony Link
April 27, 2026 Paul Deiro AB 1790 Revenue and Taxation Testimony Link
April 23, 2026 Paul Deiro AB 1536 Emergency Management Testimony Link
April 20, 2026 Paul Deiro AB 2716 Natural Resources Testimony Link
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Bill Alignment

Bill Alignments represents this person's position on legislation and, where it applies, the organization they were representing. These positions are captured from in-person testimony and written positions that have been submitted to committees. The data covers 2015-18 and 2023-present.
Year:
Bill
Representing
Last Recorded Position
SB 883: Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities. Self Against
SB 886: California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. Self Against
SB 716: Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures. Self Against
AB 2383: Electricity: data centers. Self Against
AB 605: Employment: refineries: task force. Self Against
AB 40: California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: coal handling, storage, and export. Self Against
SB 1337: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: air districts and local governments: transportation fuels refining facilities: memoranda of understanding. Self Support
SB 1259: Refineries: decommissioning and remediation: cost estimates. Self Against
SB 966: Refinery and chemical plants. Self Against
SB 1245: Sale of gasoline: petroleum: branded and unbranded: report. Self Against
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Financials

Below is a list of financial exchanges between this organization and receivers including campaign donations, gifts, independent expenditures or travel expenses.
Transaction Type:
Time Period:
Total org contributions to all receivers from All
$454,390.23
Giver Given By Receiver Transaction Type Date Amount
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Esmeralda Soria Candidate Donations Jun 9, 2025 $5,900
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Maggy Krell Candidate Donations Jun 9, 2025 $5,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Rhodesia Ransom Candidate Donations Apr 16, 2025 $5,900
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA CA PAC) Michelle Rodriguez Candidate Donations Apr 14, 2025 $5,900
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Alexandra Macedo Candidate Donations Apr 3, 2025 $5,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CA PAC Josh Newman Candidate Donations Jul 15, 2024 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Timothy Grayson Candidate Donations Jul 15, 2024 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Josh Hoover Candidate Donations Jun 20, 2024 $3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Laurie Davies Candidate Donations Jun 20, 2024 $3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC James Gallagher Candidate Donations Jun 14, 2024 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Heath Flora Candidate Donations Jun 14, 2024 $5,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Carlos Villapudua Candidate Donations May 17, 2024 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Steven Glazer Candidate Donations Apr 2, 2024 $3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Brian Jones Candidate Donations Mar 6, 2024 -$1,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Brian Jones Candidate Donations Mar 1, 2024 $1,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Scott Wilk Candidate Donations Feb 27, 2024 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Michelle Rodriguez Candidate Donations Feb 23, 2024 $3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Blanca Pacheco Candidate Donations Feb 16, 2024 $4,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Laurie Davies Candidate Donations Oct 17, 2023 $2,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Brian Jones Candidate Donations Oct 13, 2023 $2,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) James Ramos Candidate Donations Sep 6, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Mike Gipson Candidate Donations Aug 31, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Blanca Rubio Candidate Donations Aug 31, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Kate Sanchez Candidate Donations Aug 28, 2023 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Juan Alanis Candidate Donations Aug 21, 2023 $3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Josh Hoover Candidate Donations Jun 23, 2023 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Stephanie Nguyen Candidate Donations Jun 23, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Blanca Pacheco Candidate Donations Jun 22, 2023 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Jasmeet Bains Candidate Donations Jun 21, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Evan Low Candidate Donations Jun 21, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Susan Rubio Candidate Donations Jun 14, 2023 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Sabrina Cervantes Candidate Donations May 1, 2023 $5,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Eduardo Garcia Candidate Donations Mar 30, 2023 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC David Alvarez Candidate Donations Mar 30, 2023 $5,000
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Brian Jones Candidate Donations Mar 15, 2023 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Esmeralda Soria Candidate Donations Feb 28, 2023 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh Candidate Donations Feb 27, 2023 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC Marie Alvarado-Gil Candidate Donations Feb 24, 2023 $5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association Western States Petroleum Association Blanca Pacheco Gift Dec 13, 2022 $346
The Western States Petroleum Association Western States Petroleum Association Esmeralda Soria Gift Dec 13, 2022 $693
The Western States Petroleum Association Western States Petroleum Association Stephanie Nguyen Gift Dec 13, 2022 $346
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Laurie Davies Candidate Donations Oct 17, 2022 $1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA PAC) Mike Gipson Candidate Donations Sep 29, 2022 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC Blanca Pacheco Candidate Donations Sep 27, 2022 $4,900
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA PAC) Melissa Hurtado Candidate Donations Sep 23, 2022 $2,600
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA PAC) Susan Rubio Candidate Donations Aug 22, 2022 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (WSPA PAC) James Gallagher Candidate Donations Aug 8, 2022 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA PAC (AKA WSPA CA PAC) Heath Flora Candidate Donations Jun 30, 2022 $2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA PAC) Esmeralda Soria Candidate Donations Jun 29, 2022 $4,900
The Western States Petroleum Association WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC (AKA WSPA PAC) David Alvarez Candidate Donations Jun 29, 2022 $4,900

Testimony

Session:
Preview image for SB 1075 27MIN
Jun 29, 2026

SB 1075

Air resources: toxic air contaminants: criteria air pollutants: community emissions reduction programs:...

Preview image for AB 605 15MIN
Jun 24, 2026

AB 605

Employment: refineries: task force.

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May 6, 2026

No Bills Identified

No Bills Identified

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May 5, 2026

No Bills Identified

No Bills Identified

Preview image for SB 966 11MIN
Apr 15, 2026

SB 966

Refinery and chemical plants.

Preview image for SB 982 1H
Apr 14, 2026

SB 982

Climate disasters: civil actions.

Preview image for SB 1123 16MIN
Apr 14, 2026

SB 1123

Administrative Procedure Act: major regulations.

Preview image for AB 2383 27MIN
Apr 8, 2026

AB 2383

Electricity: data centers.

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Mar 11, 2026

No Bills Identified

No Bills Identified

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