AUDRA HARTMANN
PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATES, LLC
audra@ppallc.com
(916) 441-0702
1015 K STREET, SUITE 200, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Manufacturing, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links: Website, LinkedIn
When you work with Audra Hartmann, you work with an experienced professional who is well versed in developing strategy and advocating for change at the Legislature and state agencies. She understands the most complex and demanding issues facing clients and works hard to develop solutions that will help her clients business interests.
1) AFLAC
2) AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL
3) AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
4) AMERICAN SHARE INSURANCE
5) ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - ASIAN LAW CAUCUS
6) BRIGHT CANYON ENERGY
7) CALICHE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, II, LLC
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
9) CALIFORNIA BIOMASS ENERGY ALLIANCE
10) CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION COALITION
12) CALIFORNIA FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION
13) CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
15) CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
16) CALIFORNIA LARGE ENERGY CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION
17) CALIFORNIA STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
18) CAPSTONE GREEN ENERGY
19) CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
20) ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CONSULTING
21) FINSECA
22) FIRE DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
23) GENASYS INC.
24) GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
25) META PLATFORMS, INC.
26) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
27) R.L. POLK & CO.
28) SANTA BARBARA SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY; DBA CENCAL HEALTH
29) SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
30) VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY
31) VOYA SERVICES COMPANY
15-20 years
Audra Hartmann specializes in providing strategic advice and advocacy on energy, natural resources, climate, water, and manufacturing issues. She brings a wealth of political and policy expertise to the field of government relations and lobbying, having worked in and with the California Legislature and state and local governments for the last 26 years. Audra is known for having a deep understanding of energy and climate policy. Her experience in the field comes from having worked in-house for major energy companies such as NextEra Energy Resources, Dynegy, LS Power, and Duke Energy North America, representing the companies in several Western states, including: California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. As a partner with Smith, Watts & Hartmann, Audra represents clients before the California Legislature, the Governor, and state agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, and Department of General Services. Her work includes providing clients with advocacy, strategy and the latest information on policy developments in California. Audra is one of the few consultants that provides advocacy and strategic advice on legislation and regulatory proceedings.Before starting her career in the private sector, Audra held key staff positions in the California State Senate and was appointed by former Governor Pete Wilson to serve as Legislative Liaison to the California Public Utilities Commission, where she worked on energy, water, and telecommunications issues. Prior to working in California, she spent time in Texas working for the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
Last Updated: April 15, 2024