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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period: 01/01/2016 - 06/30/2016

Lobbyist name	David M Gahl
Business name	Solar Energy Industries Association
Address	600 14th Street, NW Suite 400
City, state, zip code	Washington, DC 20005
Country	US
Agent type	Both
Phone	518-487-1744

Operating Expenses

Date	Type of expense	Amount
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Advertising expenses	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Photocopies, scans	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Computer equipment, supplies	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Professional dues	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Fax charges	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Internet fees	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Legal fees	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Postage, shipping, delivery	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Office supplies, equipment	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Printing expenses	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Public relations expenses	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Rent	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Office and support staff salaries	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Professional subscriptions	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Taxes	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$0.00
1/1/2016-6/30/2016	Other operating expenses	$0.00
	Total operating expenses	$0.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Client: Solar Energy Industries Association

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $23,000.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	4173	A bill regarding solar energy (H4173). The Solar Energy Industries Association supported efforts by both houses of the legislature to reach a compromise on the lifting MA's net metering caps and make other changes to net metering credit rates.	Support	$0.00	No direct business association
			Total amount	$0.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

Date	Event type	Event location	Names and addresses of all event participants	Amount
03/17/2016	Travel	Albany to Boston - Mileage (drove personal car)	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$185.90
03/17/2016	Travel	Boston - International Place Parking	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$36.00
03/28/2016	Travel	Albany to Boston - Mileage (drove personal car)	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$185.90
03/28/2016	Meal	Marliave/Omni Parker	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$116.19
03/29/2016	Travel	Boston - Post Office Garage	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$47.00
04/12/2016	Travel	Albany to Boston - Mileage (drove personal car)	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$185.90
04/12/2016	Travel	Boston - International Place Parking	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$39.00
04/12/2016	Meal	Boston - AubonPain	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$8.85
05/11/2016	Travel	Albany to Boston - Mileage (drove personal car)	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$185.90
05/11/2016	Meal	Piperi	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$9.37
05/11/2016	Travel	LAZ Parking	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$41.00
06/15/2016	Travel	Albany to Boston - Mileage (drove personal car)	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$185.90
06/15/2016	Meal	South Street Cafe	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, New York 12159	$8.50
			Total amount	$1,235.41

Additional Expenses

Date from	Date to	Recipient name	Expense	Amount
03/29/2016	03/29/2016	David Gahl, 14 Gullane Drive, Slingerlands, NY 12159	Hotel - Omni Parker House	$255.39
			Total amount	$255.39

Campaign Contributions

Date	Recipient name	Office sought	Amount
04/22/2016	The Golden Committee	Representative	$100.00
		Total contributions	$100.00

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