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

Contact
RH
Rolf Hanson
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 83
Assembly Bill 83
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2025
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 161
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2025
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 200
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
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 82
Senate Bill 82
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2025
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 179
Senate Bill 179
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/9/2025
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 184
Senate Bill 184
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
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

Flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 009_23
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/12/2025
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.

Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 111_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/12/2025
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.

Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 110_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/12/2025
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.

Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 041_21
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/12/2025
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.

Weights and measures
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Weights and measures
Scope Statement
SS 068_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/12/2025
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.

Gas safety
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Gas safety
Scope Statement
SS 079_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/12/2025
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

electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

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.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures