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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period: 07/01/2013 - 12/31/2013

Authorizing Officer name	Kevin M Considine
Title	Principal
Business name	Considine and Furey, LLP
Address	One Beacon St 23rd Floor
City, state, zip code	Boston, MA 02108
Country	US
Phone	617-723-7200

Compensation/Salaries Paid

Lobbyist or Entity name	Salaries
Kevin M Considine	$51,750.00
Lou Cabral	$1,800.00
Andrew Hunt	$20,250.00
Total salaries paid	$73,800.00

Operating Expenses

Date	Recipient	Type of expense	Amount
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Advertising expenses	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Photocopies, scans	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Computer equipment, supplies	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Professional dues	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Fax charges	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Internet fees	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Legal fees	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Postage, shipping, delivery	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Office supplies, equipment	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Printing expenses	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Public relations expenses	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Rent	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Office and support staff salaries	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Professional subscriptions	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Taxes	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013		Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013	MER Services LLC Lobbying registration and reporting coordination services	Other operating expenses	$500.00
		Total operating expenses	$500.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Activity or Bill No and Title	Lobbyist name	Agent's position	Direct business association with public official	Client represented	Compensation received
H.3375 Tribal State Compact between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. H.3376 Resolve relating to the Tribal–State Compact between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.	Lou Cabral	Oppose	None	KG Urban Enterprises	$1,800.00
H.3375 Tribal State Compact between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. H.3376 Resolve relating to the Tribal-State Compact between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.	Kevin M Considine	Oppose	None	KG Urban Enterprises	$18,000.00
S.1580 An Act relative to Natural Gas. S.1594 An Act relative to promoting the safe operation of utility vaults. S.1596 An Act relative to promoting safety by making gas gate boxes easily accessible to gas company service employees and emergency public service personnel. S.1597 An Act relative to the monitoring of natural gas. S1621 An Act relative to the safety and maintenance of gas shut-off valves. H.2914 An Act relative to improving public safety and reducing construction costs. H2917 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults. H.2922 An Act requiring investigation gas leak explosions by the Department of Public Utilities. H.2924 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults. H.2933 An Act enhancing natural gas pipeline safety. H.2934 An Act to prevent unnecessary arboreal costs due to natural gas leaks. H.2950 An Act relative to natural gas leaks. H2962 An Act to implement a gas expansion program for Massachusetts. H.2990 An Act establishing natural gas infrastructure improvement financing	Kevin M Considine	Neutral	None	Columbia Gas of Massachusetts	$13,500.00
S.1580 An Act relative to Natural Gas. S.1594 An Act relative to promoting the safe operation of utility vaults. S.1596 An Act relative to promoting safety by making gas gate boxes easily accessible to gas company service employees and emergency public service personnel. S.1597 An Act relative to the monitoring of natural gas. S1621 An Act relative to the safety and maintenance of gas shut-off valves. H.2914 An Act relative to improving public safety and reducing construction costs. H2917 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults. H.2922 An Act requiring investigation gas leak explosions by the Department of Public Utilities. H.2924 An Act promoting the safe operation of utility vaults. H.2933 An Act enhancing natural gas pipeline safety. H.2934 An Act to prevent unnecessary arboreal costs due to natural gas leaks. H.2950 An Act relative to natural gas leaks. H2962 An Act to implement a gas expansion program for Massachusetts. H.2990 An Act establishing natural gas infrastructure improvement financing	Andrew Hunt	Neutral	None	Columbia Gas of Massachusetts	$20,250.00
				Total amount	$53,550.00

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
07/29/2013	Lou Cabral	The Jim Oliveira Committee	New Bedford City Council	$100.00
08/21/2013	Lou Cabral	The Marty Walsh Committee	Candidate for Mayor	$200.00
08/22/2013	Lou Cabral	The John Connolly Committee	Candidate for Mayor	$100.00
08/23/2013	Lou Cabral	The Pat Haddad Committee	State Representative – 5th Bristol	$100.00
09/04/2013	Lou Cabral	The Carole Fiola Committee	State Representative – 6th Bristol	$100.00
09/27/2013	Lou Cabral	The David Alves Committee	New Bedford City Council	$100.00
10/19/2013	Lou Cabral	The Bob Kozcera Committee	State Representative – 11th Bristol	$50.00
10/21/2013	Lou Cabral	The Jim Oliveira Committee	New Bedford City Council	$50.00
10/30/2013	Lou Cabral	The Jack Nobrega Committee	New Bedford School Committee	$100.00
11/14/2013	Lou Cabral	The Alan Silvia Committee	State Representative – 7th Bristol	$100.00
12/04/2013	Lou Cabral	The Steve Grossman Committee	State Treasurer	$100.00
07/14/2013	Kevin M Considine	The Keenan Committee	State Senator – Norfolk & Plymouth	$200.00
09/05/2013	Kevin M Considine	The Fiola Committee	State Representative- 6th Bristol	$200.00
09/12/2013	Kevin M Considine	The Marty Walsh Committee	Mayor of Boston	$200.00
10/17/2013	Kevin M Considine	The Tim Kennedy Committee	State Senator - Second Plymouth & Bristol	$200.00
10/24/2013	Kevin M Considine	The Jim Timilty Committee	State Senator – Bristol & Norfolk	$200.00
11/13/2013	Kevin M Considine	Committee to Elect Democratic Senate	PAC	$200.00
12/04/2013	Kevin M Considine	Steve Grossman Committee	State Treasurer	$200.00
			Total contributions	$2,500.00

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