Governmental Advocates, Inc.

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Governmental Advocates Inc
GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCATES

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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, 2023	Scott Govenar	AB 389	Education	Testimony Link
July 12, 2023	Melissa Cortez-Roth	SB 420	Utilities and Energy	Testimony Link
July 11, 2023	Andrew Govenar		Judiciary	Testimony Link
June 26, 2023	Andrew Govenar	SB 286	Natural Resources	Testimony Link
June 20, 2023	Andrew Govenar	AB 319	Housing	Testimony Link
June 20, 2023	Andrew Govenar	AB 604	Judiciary	Testimony Link
April 17, 2023	Andrew Govenar	AB 389	Natural Resources	Testimony Link
April 12, 2023	Melissa Cortez-Roth	SB 234	Health	Testimony Link
April 11, 2023	Andrew Govenar	AB 226	Higher Education	Testimony Link
April 11, 2023	Andrew Govenar	SB 430	Governmental Organization	Testimony Link
March 29, 2023	Melissa Cortez-Roth	SB 635	Education	Testimony Link
March 21, 2023	Scott Govenar	SB 423	Housing	Testimony Link
April 6, 2015	Andrew Govenar	AB 932	Transportation	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 85: Immigration: case management and social services.	Self	Support
SB 420: Electricity: electrical transmission facility projects.	Self	Support
Jul 12, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy		Support
SB 286: Offshore wind energy projects.	Self	Support
Jun 26, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources		Support
AB 319: Mobilehome Parks Act: inspectors: conflict of interest: enforcement actions: sunset.	Self	Support
Jun 20, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Housing		Support
AB 604: Mobilehome parks: water utility charges.	Self	Against
Jun 20, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary		Against
AB 389: Native American repatriation: California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University.	Self	Support
Sep 11, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Education		Support
Apr 17, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources		Support
SB 234: Opioid antagonists: stadiums, concert venues, and amusement parks.	Self	Support
Apr 12, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Health		Support
AB 226: University of California: California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001.	Self	Support
Apr 11, 2023Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education		Support
SB 430: Tied-house exceptions: advertising: common parent company.	Self	Support
Apr 11, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Governmental Organization		Support
SB 635: Health care coverage: hearing aids.	Self	Support
Mar 29, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Education		Support
SB 423: Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments.	Self	Support
Mar 21, 2023Senate Standing Committee on Housing		Support

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Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
SB 1072: Schoolbus safety: child safety alert system.	Self	Support
Apr 5, 2016Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Housing		Support
AB 932: Specialized license plates: professional sports.	Self	NA
Apr 6, 2015Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation		NA

Financials

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$10

Giver	Given By	Receiver	Transaction Type	Date	Amount
Governmental Advocates, Inc.	GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCATES	Susan Talamantes Eggman	Sponsored Travel	May 19, 2013	$10