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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period: 07/01/2018 - 12/31/2018

Authorizing Officer name	Robert C Finneran
Title	Consultant/Lobbyist
Business name	Robert Finneran Consulting Services
Address	42 Eighth Street Suite 1410
City, state, zip code	Charlestown, MA 02129
Country	US
Phone	617-241-3841

Compensation/Salaries Paid

Lobbyist or Entity name	Salaries
Robert C Finneran	$96,000.00
Total salaries paid	$96,000.00

Operating Expenses

Date	Recipient	Type of expense	Amount
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Advertising expenses	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Staples	Photocopies, scans	$200.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Apple	Computer equipment, supplies	$250.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	MA Lobbyist Registration	Professional dues	$1,100.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Fax charges	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Comcast	Internet fees	$240.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Legal fees	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	United States Postal Service	Postage, shipping, delivery	$200.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Staples	Office supplies, equipment	$350.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Printing expenses	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Public relations expenses	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Chase	Rent	$3,500.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Office and support staff salaries	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Professional subscriptions	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Taxes	$0.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Comcast $500; Verizon Wireless $1200	Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$1,700.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018	Eversource	Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$1,100.00
7/1/2018-12/31/2018		Other operating expenses	$0.00
		Total operating expenses	$8,640.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Sub-agent: Robert C Finneran

Client: USW LOCAL12003

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Senate Bill	1838	An Act ensuring the safety of residents, first responders, and gas workers	Neutral	$0.00	I did not communicate with a public official or legislator.
			Total amount	$0.00

Sub-agent: Robert C Finneran

Client: Sprinkler Fitters Local 550

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Senate Bill	1358	An Act relative to fire safety	Support	$0.00	Representative Ryan; Representative Speliotis; Representative Coppinger; Senator Rush; Senator Spilka
House Bill	1306	An Act relative to fire safety	Support	$0.00	Representative Ryan; Representative Speliotis; Representative Coppinger; Senator Rush; Senator Spilka
Senate Bill	987	An Act clarifying the Prevailing Wage Law	Support	$0.00	I did not communicate with a public official.
House Bill	1264	An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law	Support	$0.00	I did not communicate with a public official or legislator.
			Total amount	$0.00

Sub-agent: Robert C Finneran

Client: Chimices & Tikellis LLP

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $36,000.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Executive		Portfolio monitoring for securities litigation and health and welfare fraud detection	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Sub-agent: Robert C Finneran

Client: IGT Global Solutions Corporation

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00

House / Senate	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Executive	Monitor the Massachusetts Lottery Commission activities and announcements relative to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA)	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Monitor the potential for internet wagering in the budget process and legislative proposals	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Monitor the activities of the Gaming Commission with respect to casino discussions and the application statuses and gaming regulations in the various regions of the Commonwealth that were awarded licenses.	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
		Total amount	$0.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

Date	Lobbyist name	Recipient name	Office sought	Amount
07/09/2018	Robert C Finneran	The Brady Committee	State Senate	$200.00
08/27/2018	Robert C Finneran	The Koczera Committee	State Representative	$200.00
09/06/2018	Robert C Finneran	The Goldberg Committee	MA Treasurer	$200.00
10/01/2018	Robert C Finneran	The Mariano Committee	State Representative	$200.00
10/09/2018	Robert C Finneran	The Kearney Committee	State Representative	$200.00
11/08/2018	Robert C Finneran	The Wu Committee	Boston City Council	$200.00
			Total contributions	$1,200.00