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April Berg

Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)

State Representative, Legislative District 44, Position 2

Running in 2026: State Representative, District 44, Position 2 (In the general)

Statements of financial affairs (F-1)

Period	Filed	What it lists
2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 44	2026-04-15 (2 versions)	1 income, 7 accounts, 1 businesses, 3 real estate, 7 gifts
2024-01-01 – 2025-01-12 State Representative, Legislative District 44	2025-04-13 (2 versions)	2 income, 7 accounts, 1 businesses, 3 real estate, 5 gifts

Findings

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $5,768 in meals, travel or seminars from 2 sources

The statement lists 5 items; the largest source is National Conference of State Legislators ($3,769). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.

What to check

Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.

2024-05-16 National Conference of State Legislators · Travel for conference · $1,356
2024-06-26 Institute for State Policy Leaders · Travel for Tax Conference · $1,105
2024-08-03 National Conference of State Legislators · Travel for Conference · $1,224
2024-11-13 National Conference of State Legislators · Travel for Fiscal Leaders Summit · $1,189
2024-10-08 Institute for State Policy Leaders · Travel for Conference · $894

Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted

“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $7,897.29 in meals, travel or seminars from 3 sources

The statement lists 7 items; the largest source is National Council of State Legistors ($5,592.70). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.

What to check

Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.

2025-01-17 RUNA Empowerment · WA State Women of Color Retreat · $938.95
2025-08-02 National Council of State Legistors · NCSL Annual Convention · $1,500
2025-08-04 National Council of State Legistors · NCSL: State and Local Tax Taskforce Meeting · $500
2025-05-16 National Council of State Legistors · NCSL: State and Local Tax Taskforce · $1,151.80
2025-01-16 National Council of State Legistors · NSCL: State and Local Tax Taskforce · $840.90
2025-11-16 National Council of State Legistors · NCSL: State and Local Tax Taskforce · $1,600
2025-06-27 Institute for State Policy Leadership · State Tax Policy Seminar · $1,365.64

Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted

“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

In the Legislature

Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 37

ESHB 2442 Local government fund use 2025-26	Law (C 221 L 26)
SHB 2020 Payment card processing/tax 2025-26	Law (C 401 L 25)
SHB 2334 Cash transactions/pennies 2025-26	Law (C 138 L 26)
SHB 1488 Conservation district limits 2025-26	Law (C 262 L 25)
HB 1355 Tax compacts/capital invest. 2025-26	Law (C 136 L 25)
SHB 2257 Tax administration 2025-26	Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 2046 Intangible assets tax 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SHB 1338 School operating costs 2025-26	House Rules "X" file.
HB 1404 Free school meals 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2023 Investment income taxation 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1913 Public utility tax credit 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2025 WFTC increase/tenants 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2292 Small business stock gains 2025-26	First reading, referred to Finance.
SHB 2401 Boys and men commission 2025-26	House Rules "X" file.
HB 1298 Student athlete insurance 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1603 Medicare supp. coverage 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1888 Naturopathic physician scope 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2027 Housing/taxes 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2024 Primary residence/tax 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2707 Prescription drugs/taxes 2025-26	First reading, referred to Finance.
HB 2708 Data center equipment/taxes 2025-26	First reading, referred to Finance.
HJR 4204 Principal residence/tax 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HR 4626 Thomas H. Gray 2025-26	Adopted.
HB 2137 Tourism promotion exemptions 2023-24	Law (C 68 L 24)
2SHB 1425 Municipal annexations 2023-24	Law (C 351 L 23)

Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills

Bill	Vote	Lobbying employers
ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	93
ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Mar 31, 2025	Yea	93
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Mar 12, 2026	Yea	57
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Feb 28, 2026	Yea	57
E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management House, Apr 14, 2025	Yea	52
SSB 5195 Capital budget House, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	50
ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires House, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	46
EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	42
EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Mar 10, 2025	Yea	42
ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025	Yea	38
ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025	Yea	38
ESSB 5814 Excise taxes House, Apr 23, 2025	Yea	34
E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program House, Mar 6, 2026	Yea	30
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 25, 2025	Yea	28
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 12, 2025	Yea	28
SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental House, Mar 12, 2026	Yea	25
2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Mar 11, 2026	Yea	24
2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Feb 13, 2026	Yea	24
E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Mar 11, 2026	Yea	23
ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	23
ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Feb 16, 2026	Yea	23
E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Feb 14, 2026	Yea	23
ESSB 5794 Tax preferences House, Apr 23, 2025	Yea	22
ESHB 1155 Noncompetition agreements House, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	20
ESSB 6002 Driver privacy House, Mar 5, 2026	Yea	20

Lobbyist-paid meals and events 50

Where a lobbyist's monthly report lists them among the people a lobbyist or employer paid for. A dinner several employers split appears once for each employer. Shares are shown when the report states them.

Date	Paid by	Occasion	Their share
2026-07-28	GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Avli on the Park - Chicago, IL	not stated
2026-07-13	Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING	Lunch · Norther Public House; Mill Creek, WA	not stated
2026-02-19	WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR	TVW Gala 2026 · Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 West State Route 108, Shelton, WA 98584	not stated
2026-02-19	WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room	not stated
2026-02-03	WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE	Working Families Caucus · Streets of Singapore - Olympia, WA	$31.71
2026-01-28	CHRISTOPHERSEN INC reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	Dinner · Olympia, WA	not stated
2026-01-27	WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON	WSCFF Legislative Reception · Nicole's Bar, 109 Legion Way, Olympia WA	not stated
2026-01-21	BP AMERICA INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Octapas, Olympia	$7.23
2026-01-21	WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Octapas, Olympia	$7.23
2026-01-20	ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	AWSWD Legislative Reception · Jean-Pierre's three16	not stated
2025-12-10	NW GROCERY ASSN reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER	Lunch · Northern Public House, Mill Creek	$17
2025-10-27	John "Max" Martin reported by John "Max" Martin	Lunch · Northern Public House	not stated
2025-08-05	GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Bar Volpe - Boston, MA	$137.38
2025-07-15	BP AMERICA INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Uptown Grill, Olympia	$19.45
2025-07-15	Delta Dental of WA reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Uptown Grill, Olympia	$19.45
2025-06-17	SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING	Lunch · Northern Public House; Mill Creek, WA	not stated
2025-03-31	TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	TechNet Reception · Olympia, WA	not stated
2025-03-27	BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich	Reception with legislators to share the Aerospace Impact study and discuss statewide issues. · Boeing Olympia House (Office)	not stated
2025-03-24	CHRISTOPHERSEN INC reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	Dinner · Olympia, WA	not stated
2025-03-18	WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR	TVW Gala · Skookum Creek Event Center 91 West State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584	not stated
2025-03-17	Bristol Myers Squibb c/o Commoneo, LLC reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia	not stated
2025-03-17	Delta Dental of WA reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia	not stated
2025-03-17	MICROSOFT CORP reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia	not stated
2025-03-17	RUSSELL INVESTMENT GROUP reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia	not stated
2025-03-17	WA FOREST PROTECTION ASSN reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympis	not stated
2025-03-17	WA ROUNDTABLE reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia	not stated
2025-02-24	Fiserv, Inc. reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$4.56
2025-02-24	New York Life Insurance Company reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$4.56
2025-02-24	PepsiCo, Inc. reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$4.56
2025-02-24	Synchrony Financial reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$4.56
2025-02-24	WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$4.56
2025-02-23	WA ROUNDTABLE reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Cascadia Grill	not stated
2025-02-20	WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS reported by Teresa Taylor	Legislative Reception · Capitol Events Center	not stated
2025-02-12	WA ST FARM BUREAU reported by Caleb Gwerder	Boots on the Hill Event - Members and entire legislature invited. · The Castle	not stated
2025-02-12	Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund reported by Michele Thomas	Housing Alliance Action Fund reception · Mercato Ristorante	not stated
2025-02-05	WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON	Legislative Conference Reception · Capital Event Center, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512	not stated
2025-02-04	WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach	Working Families Caucus · 906 Columbia St SW Ste 300, Olympia, WA 98501	not stated
2025-02-03	PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farm Oyster Bar - Olympia, WA	not stated
2025-01-29	BOSWELL CONSULTING reported by BOSWELL CONSULTING	Dinner · Olympia, WA	not stated
2025-01-21	RUSSELL INVESTMENT GROUP reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia, WA	not stated
2025-01-16	ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	AWSWD Lobby Day Evening Reception · John Pierre's Three16	not stated
2024-12-09	SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING	Dinner · Cynara; Olympia, WA	not stated
2024-11-02	Waypoint Consulting Group reported by Waypoint Consulting Group	Frank Chopp Retirement Party · Panoramic Center	not stated
2024-10-01	SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING	Lunch · Northern Public House; Mill Creek, WA	not stated
2024-08-06	GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Varanese - Louisville, KY	$108.81
2024-07-10	Ludeman Public Affairs reported by Ludeman Public Affairs	CSG beverages w/ Rep. Berg · Hilton Portland	$17.75
2024-02-22	WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	WRRA Legislative Reception · Columbia Room	not stated
2024-02-02	WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$11.04
2024-02-02	WA Hospitality Assn reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST	Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia	$11.04
2024-01-24	BOSWELL CONSULTING reported by BOSWELL CONSULTING	Dinner · Olympia, WA	not stated

Who reported lobbying them

Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.

Employer	Reports	Bills
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-09	19	HB 1203, HB 1416, HB 2033, HB 2068, HB 2382, SB 5814, SB 5998, SB 6129
WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER latest 2026-02	18	HB 1198, HB 2046, HB 2081, HB 2100, SB 5541, SB 5796, SB 5797, SB 5814, SB 6346
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE latest 2026-01	13	HB 1319, HB 2045, HB 2046, HB 2100, SB 5400, SB 5486
Fuse Washington latest 2026-02	11	none named
Expedia Group latest 2026-05	10	SB 5814
Washington State Labor Council latest 2026-02	8	HB 6346
Children's Alliance latest 2026-08	8	none named
WA CHARTERS ACTION latest 2025-04	7	none named
Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2026-09	7	HB 1046, HB 1078, HB 1149, HB 1201, HB 1608, HB 1735, HB 1904, HB 2247, SB 5065, SB 5376, SB 5878, SB 6072
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS latest 2025-08	7	HB 1201
WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-08	6	ESSB 5041, HB 1198, HB 1308, HB 1334, HB 1348, HB 1397, HB 1428, HB 1488, HB 1571, HB 1622, HB 1650, HB 1702 and 37 more
STATEWIDE POVERTY ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-06	6	HB 2289, HB 2351, SB 5998, SB 6346
Community Employment Alliance latest 2025-10	6	none named
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC latest 2026-08	6	none named
WA EDUCATION ASSN latest 2026-06	5	none named
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2026-01	5	none named
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS latest 2026-02	5	HB 1170, HB 1308, HB 1483, HB 2097, HB 2112, HB 2115, HB 2157, SB 5195, SB 5418, SB 5984, SB 6111, SB 6190 and 1 more
WA ASSN OF REALTORS latest 2026-04	4	HB 2724, SB 6346
T-MOBILE USA INC latest 2026-09	4	SB 5814, SB 6346
Fiserv, Inc. latest 2025-04	4	none named
Economic Opportunity Institute latest 2026-02	4	SB 6346
WA STATE CONVENTION CENTER PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST latest 2026-09	3	none named
WA ST FARM BUREAU latest 2026-03	3	HB 1071, HB 1150, HB 2238, HB 2409, HB 2471, HB 2724, HB 6045, SB 6117, SB 6346
Vantage Data Centers latest 2026-03	3	none named
Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2025-04	3	none named
Meta Platforms, Inc. latest 2026-03	3	HB 1834
Match Group, LLC latest 2026-03	3	none named
Full Life Care latest 2026-08	3	none named
FAITH ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-01	3	HB 1859, HB 2046, SB 5796
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS latest 2026-03	3	HB 2487, SB 5949
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA latest 2025-08	3	HB 1274
School Alliance latest 2026-02	2	none named
SNOHOMISH CO latest 2026-02	2	none named
REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02	2	HB 1208, SB 5155
Prudential Financial, Inc. latest 2026-05	2	HB 2487, SB 5949
New York Life Insurance Company latest 2026-02	2	HB 2487
Nestle USA latest 2026-02	2	HB 2257
McLANE COMPANY, Inc. latest 2026-03	2	none named
JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC latest 2026-03	2	HB 1285, HB 2257, HB 2667, HB 6284, SB 5720, SB 5849, SB 5984, SB 6120
ConocoPhillips Company latest 2026-03	2	HB 2257, SB 6113

Where their 2026 money comes from

27%28%30%

IndividualsBusinessesTrade, professional and issue groupsLabor unionsTribal governmentsPolitical partiesOther candidates and officeholdersTheir own money

Contributions to their 2026 campaign by kind of donor (how kinds are read).

Campaign money: State Representative, 2026

$264,676raised, 431 contributions

$0their own money

$112,476spent

$132 / $0outside spending for / against

PACs $82,950 · Businesses $77,850 · Individuals $60,137 · Other (incl. small contributions) $34,080 · Unions $8,750 · Parties $800 · Caucuses $109

How it was spent

Management and consulting services$34,370

Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$16,780

Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$16,122

Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$10,346

Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$9,338

Rent, lease, mortgage, PO box rental$3,967

Other$3,905

Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$3,443

Printing campaign signs$2,694

Inkind contribution$2,376

Top contributors	Type	Total
Amazon.com Services LLC Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
Regence BlueShield Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
The Boeing Company PAC Arlington	PACs	$2,400
Bradford Smith Microsoft · Bellevue	Individuals	$2,400
Puget Sound Energy Bellevue	Businesses	$2,400
Delta Dental of Washington Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
Eli Lilly & Company Indianapolis	Businesses	$2,400
Proliance Surgeons PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
UnitedHealth Group Inc. Englewood	Businesses	$2,400
WA Beverage Association PAC Olympia	PACs	$2,400
Gilead Sciences Inc. Raleigh	Businesses	$2,400
SEIU 775 Quality Care Committee Seattle	Unions	$2,400
WA St Building & Construction Trades Council PAC Olympia	PACs	$2,400
Diageo North America Washington	Businesses	$2,400
NW Grocery Association WA PAC Portland	PACs	$2,400

Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page

Campaign money: State Representative, 2024

$242,027raised, 417 contributions

$250their own money

$262,315spent

$120 / $0outside spending for / against

PACs $90,000 · Businesses $77,550 · Individuals $37,579 · Other (incl. small contributions) $27,676 · Unions $7,000 · Parties $1,106 · Caucuses $867 · Their own money $250

How it was spent

Transfer to surplus funds account$74,979

Management and consulting services$43,603

Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$33,739

Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$32,220

Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$26,301

Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$10,842

Transfer to political party or legislative caucus committee$10,000

Digital advertising$7,750

Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$3,844

Fundraising events and related costs$3,824

Top contributors	Type	Total
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Auburn	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
UnitedHealth Group Inc. Minneapolis	Businesses	$2,400
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington Tulalip	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
USAA San Antonio	Businesses	$2,400
Amazon.com Services LLC Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
Puget Sound Pilots PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
Weyerhaeuser NR Company Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
WA Charters PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
WA State Auto Dealers PAC Renton	PACs	$2,400
WA Refuse & Recycling Association PAC Lacey	PACs	$2,400
Hospitals for a Healthy Future PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
Regence BlueShield Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
WA Health Care Association PAC Tumwater	PACs	$2,400
WA Beverage Association PAC Olympia	PACs	$2,400

Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page