The Western States Petroleum Association

Related Organizations

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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 PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC AKA WSPA CA

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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
September 11, 2025	Paul Deiro	SB 237	Environmental Quality	Testimony Link
April 28, 2025	Paul Deiro	AB 1448	Natural Resources	Testimony Link
April 23, 2025	Paul Deiro	SB 318	Environmental Quality	Testimony Link
April 22, 2025	Paul Deiro	SB 542	Natural Resources and Water	Testimony Link
April 8, 2025	Eloy Garcia	SB 222	Judiciary	Testimony Link
April 2, 2025	Paul Deiro	SB 613	Environmental Quality	Testimony Link
April 2, 2025	Paul Deiro	SB 684	Environmental Quality	Testimony Link
October 8, 2024	Zachary Leary	ABX2 1	Appropriations - Second Extraordinary Session	Testimony Link
October 7, 2024	Zachary Leary	ABX2 1	Fuel Supply and Price Spikes	Testimony Link
September 26, 2024	Zachary Leary	ABX2 1	Petroleum and Gasoline Supply	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.

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Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
SB 613: Methane emissions: petroleum and natural gas producing low methane emissions.	Self	Against
SB 237: Oil spill prevention: gasoline specifications: suspension: California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: County of Kern: transportation fuels assessment: coastal resources.	Self	Support
AB 1448: Coastal resources: oil and gas development.	Self	Against
AB 751: Rest periods: petroleum facilities: safety-sensitive positions.	Self	Support
SB 542: Oil spill prevention: administrator for oil spill response: duties: pipeline inspections.	Self	Against
AB 1243: Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025.	Self	Against
AB 914: Air pollution: indirect sources.	Self	Against
SB 318: Air pollution: stationary sources: best available control technology.	Self	Against
AB 1305: Air pollution control and air quality management districts: permit information: internet website.	Self	Against
SB 222: Residential heat pump systems: water heaters and HVAC: installations.	Self	Against

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Financials

Below is a list of financial exchanges between this organization and legislators including campaign donations, gifts, independent expenditures or travel expenses. The data covers 2015-present.

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Total org contributions to legislators from 2015-present

$333,139.52

Giver	Given By	Receiver	Transaction Type	Date	Amount
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Laurie Davies	Candidate Donations	Jun 20, 2024	$3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Heath Flora	Candidate Donations	Jun 14, 2024	$5,000
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	James Gallagher	Candidate Donations	Jun 14, 2024	$5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association	WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION PAC AKA WSPA CA	Carlos Villapudua	Candidate Donations	May 17, 2024	$2,500
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Blanca Pacheco	Candidate Donations	Feb 16, 2024	$4,000
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Laurie Davies	Candidate Donations	Oct 17, 2023	$2,000
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	James Ramos	Candidate Donations	Sep 6, 2023	$5,500
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Juan Alanis	Candidate Donations	Aug 21, 2023	$3,000
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Blanca Pacheco	Candidate Donations	Jun 22, 2023	$1,500
The Western States Petroleum Association	Western States Petroleum Association	Sabrina Cervantes	Candidate Donations	May 1, 2023	$5,000