American Petroleum Institute
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Oil and natural gas industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislative or administrative action/proposal which may have a direct or indirect impact upon the petroleum and natural gas industries or upon a segment thereof.
CEO Name:
Mike Sommers
Oil and natural gas industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislative or administrative action/proposal which may have a direct or indirect impact upon the petroleum and natural gas industries or upon a segment thereof.
CEO Name:
Mike Sommers
Contact
RH
Rolf Hanson
200 Massachusetts Ave. NW #1100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-8219
hansonr@api.org
http://www.api.org
200 Massachusetts Ave. NW #1100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-8219
hansonr@api.org
http://www.api.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McDermott | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Randall J Pirlot | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 141
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 142
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 349
Relating to: limitations on ownership of agricultural or forestry land in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: limitations on ownership of agricultural or forestry land in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/6/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 009_23
3/8/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 009_23
Undisclosed
Notification Date3/8/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 111_24
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 111_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 110_24
12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 110_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date12/2/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 041_21
1/18/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 041_21
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/18/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Weights and measures
Scope Statement
SS 068_24
7/15/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Weights and measures
Scope Statement
SS 068_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date7/15/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Gas safety
Scope Statement
SS 079_22
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Gas safety
Scope Statement
SS 079_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date3/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
climate change
climate change
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
critical infrastructure increased penalties for damage.
critical infrastructure increased penalties for damage.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations
electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
psc natural gas tariffs
psc natural gas tariffs
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to fuel waivers
relating to fuel waivers
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/31/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $30,000.00 |
2023 July - December $30,000.00 |
2024 January - June $30,000.00 |
Total $90,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 10.50 |
2023 July - December 18.25 |
2024 January - June 5.25 |
Total 34.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 76.50 |
2023 July - December 85.50 |
2024 January - June 81.75 |
Total 243.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: limitations on ownership of agricultural or forestry land in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 39% |
2023 July - December 35% |
2024 January - June 14% |
2024 July - December |
Total 30% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 7% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 29% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 42% |
2024 July - December |
Total 30% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication