Lobbyist information

Amount

Anne M Lynch	$94,906.28
Employed Terminated 01/01/2013

Jillian Marie Zywien	$48,646.09
Employed Terminated 01/01/2013

Kimberly Sullivan	$50,542.15
Employed Terminated 01/01/2013

Mark K Molloy	$117,659.00
Employed Terminated 01/01/2013

Total salaries paid:      $311,753.52

Client information

Amount

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Mass. Inc.	$18,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 08/01/2013 HB 969, SB 497 Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Senator Jim Welch all matters relative to the automotive repair industry

American Massage Therapy Association of Massachusetts	$24,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All matters relative to massage therapy and the licensure of massage therapists. HB38,HB339,HB590,HB632,HB647,HB1005,HB1066,HB1237, HB1238,HB1240,HB1485,HB1524,HB1849,HB1882,HB1948,H B2584,HB2688,HB270,HB2834, HB2850 (2011-2012 bill numbers)

American Traffic Solutions	$18,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 Transportation, Public Safety

AVSG LP	$28,750.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 Lynch Associates is being retained to assist AVSG LP in meetings with the MBTA, MassPort, and MassDOT - Highway Division in discussions on the expansion of the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an automotive fuel in the Commonwealth's various fleets.

Coalition for Responsible Patient Care

$34,666.68

Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 07/01/2013 The Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative To develop and implement safe practices on behalf of the Medical Marijuana Industry in Massachusetts for the benefit of patients, dispensary license seekers and holders and affiliated ancillary industry professionals including but not limited to physicians, attorneys and technology providers.

LAN-TEL Communications, Inc.	$42,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 Representation on all matters relative to the Commonwealth's use of voice, data, video and converged technology solutions offered by LAN-TEL, particularly those relating to MA state contracts ITC45 and FAC64.

Mass Podiatric Medical Society	$42,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All matters relative to podiatry, specifically, SB 1145, HB 1476 durring 2012 Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Representative Paul Donato

Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce

$24,000.00

Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 House Bill 3054, An Act Ensuring State Agencies are not Harmed by Long Term Contracts This legislation amends the uniform procurement law of the Commonwealth, Chapter 30B, to protect the Commonwealth, vendors and, most importantly, taxpayers from the dangers of long term contracts. Long term contracts often harm either the vendor (who has locked in a short term price calculation over a long period) or the Commonwealth (who is subject to continual change orders/mark-ups throughout the life of a long term contract). In particular, the legislation provides that a governmental body may not enter into a contract for a period of time exceeding five consecutive years, including renewals. If an awarding authority determines it is in its best interests to have a contract for a period of longer than five years, including renewals, the awarding authority shall seek the written approval of the State Auditor before the issuance of any such request for proposals. By requiring the Commonwealth to either re-bid contracts on a five year or less cycle or seek the State Auditor’s review, this legislation will reduce government spending while limiting vendor risk. House Bill 762 / Senate Docket 917, An Act Relative to Increasing the Amount for Consideration by Small Claims Courts. This legislation increases the jurisdictional amount that may be heard by a small claims court. The few matters that may be considered under the current $2,000 limit require companies to expend significant funds to pursue claims before the District Court. This not only costs both parties incur legal fees, but allows for meritorious claims to be abandoned due to the cost of recovery. In particular, this legislation, and other similarly filed matters, amends Chapter 218 of the Mass. Gen. Laws to increase the jurisdictional amount to anywhere from $3,000 to $7,000. This type of legislation, which has been filed in the past, has not received consistent attention or support. Given the financial downturn of the Commonwealth, this measure will reduce legal costs associated with pursuing small claims – to the benefit of companies and, frankly, consumers alike. Employee Free Choice Act The so-called Employee Free Choice Act better known as the Card Check Bill. This legislation which would overturn decades of settled labor law and give organized labor an unfair advantage in union organizing, at the expense of both employees and employers. The Safer Alternatives Bill This bill proposes to extend the toxic reduction provisions of TURA from the manufacturing process into the end product. We are working with a team of businesses and associations to modify the Safer Alternatives Bill to be less invasive on our business members. Safer Alternatives (S2406, formerly H783 and S558), encourages a reduction in the presence of toxic chemicals in consumer products through a scientific process. The process identifies hazardous chemicals, how they are used, and - when it is cost-effective and feasible - requires a safer substance be used in the place of the dangerous chemical. Unit Pricing Chapter 6: Section 115A. Unit pricing of packaged commodities; retail sale; regulations. This law is costly and puts Massachusetts businesses at a disadvantage.

Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association

$40,500.00

Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All matters relative to commercial transportation including, but not limited to HB 3091, HB 3095, HB951, SB1776, SB2127 (2011-2012 bills). Representative William Straus, Senator Thomas McGee, Representative Joseph Wagner, Senator Michael Moore, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray.

Massachusetts Self Storage Association

$18,000.00

Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 Re-file and expand upon legislation improving and updating the current notification requirements. Filed last session , Senate Bill 161, An Act Relative to Improving Notice Requirements for Self-Storage, bringing increased awareness to the self-storage industry, generally, and the impediments that face self-storage operators, specifically. Bill sponsor was Senator Michael Moore (D, Millbury), the Joint Committee on Economic Development. In addition, may file new legislation re tenant property protection coverage, similar to the insurance coverage program rental car companies have in place.

Massachusetts Society of Optometrists	$42,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All matters relative to optometry, specifically HB 1981, HB 1987,SB 1070, SB 469, HB 191, SB 98, HB 2072. Senator Richard Moore, Representative Jeffrey Sanchez

Massage Envy Franchising, LLC

$45,500.00

Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/28/2013 Lynch Associates will meet with designated representatives of Massage Envy for the purpose of developing a strategy to promote the client’s interest in aligning the regulations and policies of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy relative to the dual, or multiple use, of individual practice rooms. Lynch Associates agrees to represent Massage Envy before the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (i.e. parent agency); Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (i.e. parent agency); the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy; and the Massachusetts Legislature and Office of the Governor / Lieutenant Governor, as needed, in furtherance of such stated strategy. In such capacity, Lynch Associates will represent Massage Envy on all issues relative to the dual, or multiple uses, of individual practice rooms. Lynch Associates will facilitate and attend all meetings between designated representatives of Massage Envy and designated representatives of the aforementioned entities. Lynch Associates will meet with designated individuals of Massage Envy to develop relationship building strategies, prepare representatives for participation in meetings with these officials, as well as, assisting with the development of all language, collateral materials, including, but not limited to: fact sheets, position papers, marketing materials, correspondence, and reports. Lynch Associates will advocate for the favorable alignment of the regulations and policies of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology (i.e. currently prohibited) and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (i.e. currently allowed) relative to allowing the dual, or multiple use, of individual practice rooms. Lynch Associates will facilitate the development of relationships with elected officials to raise potential awareness and input into the aforementioned agencies in an effort to promote the goals and objectives of Massage Envy.

McLane Company, Inc.	$65,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 Matters relating to the wholesale distribution of food, tobacco, wine & spirits, grocery and foodservice products, including but not limited to tax-related issues. HB780 (2011-2012) relating to cigarette excise tax revenue; Rep. Jay Kaufman.

MHQ Municipal Vehicles & Supply	$5,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 05/31/2013 Automotive

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter	$33,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013

New England College of Optometry	$60,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All matters relative to optometry and education, including HB 1496 Representative Peter J. Koutoujian

NJOY, Inc.	$16,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 09/15/2013 Any and all issues related to electronic cigarettes.

Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6	$24,200.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 We have retained Lynch Associates to continue working with OPEIU Local 6 in regards to keeping us informed of any issues that may come up such as legislation, negotiations with any of our clients and any other services we may need them for.

Pflow Industries, Inc.	$39,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 Specialty license for VRC mechanics

Planting Hope Inc.	$18,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 07/01/2013 Advocating for Planting Hope Inc. in the Boston area.

ProVerde Laboratories, Inc.	$12,500.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 09/01/2013 We hired Lynch associates to help us with regulation and legislation regarding analytical testing services.

State Police Association of Massachusetts	$84,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 HB 35, HB 1403, SB 1390, HB 723, HB 724 (2011-2012 tracked/filed matters) Senator James Timilty, Senator Jack Hart, Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein

Statewide Towing Association Inc	$18,000.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 HB 37, HB 525, HB 852, HB 1816, SB 1682 Senator Michael Moore

Utility Contractors of New England	$46,200.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All matters relative to business and contracting. HB 822, HB 1631, HB 2573, HB 823 (2011-2012 bills) Representative Eugene O'Flaherty, Representative Stephen Kulik,Speaker Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray

Veterans Business Council	$27,500.00
Employed Terminated Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts 01/01/2013 All issues relative to veterans and veteran businesses.

Total salaries received:      $825,816.68

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