Capitol Axis

Principled advocacy.
Grounded in Sacramento.

Capitol Axis is a lobbying and government affairs firm on Capitol Mall. Our practice is rooted in privacy, civil liberties, and consumer protection—and in the detailed work of shaping California law.

The California State Capitol in Sacramento

Experience where
rights meet policy.

Our experience includes advocacy on surveillance safeguards, privacy protections, and access to communications records. That work has involved major technology companies, law enforcement, and public-interest organizations.

It has required close attention to statutory language, a willingness to challenge powerful interests, and the ability to build working relationships across disagreement.

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Who you work with.

Capitol Axis is organized into practice groups by industry. The person who reads your bill is the person who argues it in committee.

  • Matty Hyatt, J.D.

    Senior Executive Lobbyist

    Registered with the California Secretary of State as a lobbyist, filer 1482571. Practice built on privacy, civil liberties, and consumer protection, and extended across the industries the firm now covers.

    Committee appearances going back to 2015, on the public record with video. See the testimony record.

  • Gian-Miguel Furtado

    Lead Policy Analyst

    Tracks California legislation for the firm's clients: what a measure does, how the language changed between versions, which organizations are on the record for and against it, and where it stands. Built the legislative database behind Bill Watch and the analysis published there.

    Research and analysis; advocacy before the Legislature is carried by the firm's registered lobbyist. See Bill Watch.

Work is carried by the practice group that fits the issue, with outside counsel and subject-matter specialists brought in when a matter calls for them.

A clear position.
Respect for the process.

The same habits guide each engagement: understand the issue, prepare the argument, and follow through with the people making the decision.

The details matter

A definition, exception, or amendment can change how a law works. We examine the language and connect it to the practical outcome you need.

Relationships take work

Strong disagreements can coexist with mutual respect. We approach the conversation with preparation, candor, and a clear understanding of your position.

Your issue.
Our attention.

We work across technology, health care, energy, labor, small business, and other sectors with a stake in California policy.

Start with the decision affecting your organization. We’ll discuss the fit, the scope, and the representation it requires.

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On Capitol Mall.
Close to the work.

500 Capitol Mall, Suite 2350
Sacramento, CA 95814

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Discuss your California
policy priorities.

Tell us what is changing for your organization.
We’ll discuss the representation and scope you need.

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