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Joe Schmick
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 9, Position 2
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 9, 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 9 | 2026-03-16 | 3 income, 5 accounts, 1 real estate |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 9 | 2025-03-17 | 3 income, 5 accounts, 1 real estate |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 24
| ESHB 2110 Specialty care transports 2025-26 | Law (C 193 L 26) |
| SHB 1720 Community care/Rx assistance 2025-26 | Law (C 26 L 25) |
| HB 1327 Horse racing 2025-26 | Law (C 89 L 25) |
| HB 1526 Snack bar liquor licenses 2025-26 | Law (C 192 L 26) |
| HB 1957 Health plan rate approval 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1999 Ag. land/foreign ownership 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1868 Athletic trainers in schools 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2154 Conservation district land 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Local Government. |
| HB 2488 Rural hospital payments 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 1100 Dispo. of remains/indigent 2023-24 | Law (C 62 L 23) |
| SHB 1577 Municipal officers/contracts 2023-24 | Law (C 153 L 23) |
| HB 1712 Finfish worker displacement 2023-24 | Law (C 156 L 23) |
| E2SHB 2128 Certificate of need program 2023-24 | By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. |
| HB 1315 Legal newspapers 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1339 Insurance premium tax rate 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1646 Variable insurance tax rate 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1780 Climate comm. act/fuel use 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2106 Library district annexation 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Local Government. |
| HB 2132 Coroner training costs 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Local Government. |
| HB 2288 Agriculture/water pollution 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. |
| HB 2307 Public records reviews 2023-24 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. |
| HB 2370 Traffic safety ed./rural 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Education. |
| HR 4658 Glenn Johnson 2023-24 | Adopted. |
| HR 4669 Terry Cochran 2023-24 | Adopted. |
Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills
| Bill | Vote | Lobbying employers |
|---|---|---|
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Apr 27, 2025 | Nay | 93 |
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Mar 31, 2025 | Nay | 93 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Mar 12, 2026 | Nay | 57 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Feb 28, 2026 | Nay | 57 |
| E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management House, Apr 14, 2025 | Nay | 52 |
| SSB 5195 Capital budget House, Apr 27, 2025 | Yea | 50 |
| ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires House, Mar 9, 2026 | Nay | 46 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Apr 27, 2025 | Nay | 42 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Mar 10, 2025 | Nay | 42 |
| ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025 | Nay | 38 |
| ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025 | Nay | 38 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes House, Apr 23, 2025 | Nay | 34 |
| E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program House, Mar 6, 2026 | Nay | 30 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 25, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 12, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental House, Mar 12, 2026 | Yea | 25 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Mar 11, 2026 | Nay | 24 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Feb 13, 2026 | Nay | 24 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Mar 11, 2026 | Yea | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Mar 9, 2026 | Nay | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Feb 16, 2026 | Nay | 23 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Feb 14, 2026 | Nay | 23 |
| ESSB 5794 Tax preferences House, Apr 23, 2025 | Nay | 22 |
| ESHB 1155 Noncompetition agreements House, Mar 9, 2026 | Nay | 20 |
| ESSB 6002 Driver privacy House, Mar 5, 2026 | Yea | 20 |
Lobbyist-paid meals and events 23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Rental Vans) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · Rusty Moose - Spokane | $57.69 |
| 2026-09-29 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · 10110 W Hallett Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 | $62.30 |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-02-18 | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by Rose Feliciano | Meals for TechNet Legislative Reception with Washington Technology Industry Association. 50 people were invited and the per person cost was $250. · Jean-Pierre's Three16 | not stated |
| 2026-01-22 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Boeing sponsored Aerospace Futures Alliance Reception · Boeing Olympia House, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-14 | WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | WPUDA Legislative Reception · Legislative Building Rotunda, Olympia WA | not stated |
| 2025-09-09 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Dam Tour (Meals, Rental Van) - This tour was an educational tour for lawmakers to learn more about hydropower's critical role in the Pacific Northwest energy industry. · 10110 W Hallett Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 | $73.83 |
| 2025-09-08 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Rental Vans) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · 10110 W Hallett Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 | $61.10 |
| 2025-09-08 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Dinner) - This dinner continued the educational content from the day and served as a preview of the educational content for the dam tour the following day. · 621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 | $184.89 |
| 2025-08-27 | PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Savor the Land Agricultural Tour · Skagit Valley | not stated |
| 2025-08-27 | TAYLOR SHELLFISH CO INC reported by WILLIAM F DEWEY | Educational tour of shellfish farming in Samish Bay as part of the Savor the Land tour followed by lunch provided by Taylor Shellfish and the Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association · 2182 Chuckanut Drive, Bow, WA | not stated |
| 2025-08-27 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Savor the Land Agricultural Tour · Skagit Valley | not stated |
| 2025-08-27 | WA ST POTATO COMMISSION reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Savor the Land Agricultural Tour · Skagit Valley | not stated |
| 2025-02-25 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA Day on the Hill Reception · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-02-18 | WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | 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 |
| 2025-02-05 | 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 |
| 2025-02-03 | PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farm Oyster Bar - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-01-22 | ENERGY NORTHWEST reported by DAVID C ARBAUGH | Legislative Reception · Budd Bay Cafe - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-01-20 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-07-31 | PeaceHealth Networks On Demand, LLC reported by The Holt Company | Lunch · Davenport Hotel, Spokane | $35 |
| 2024-02-20 | PORT OF BREMERTON reported by Desimone Consulting Group | Meal · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-01-30 | WA ST FARM BUREAU reported by Caleb Gwerder | Legislative Reception w/ Farm Bureau Members · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-02 | 6 | ESSB 5041, HB 1098, HB 1216, HB 1227, HB 1549, HB 1647, HB 1921, HB 1970, HB 2016, SB 5061, SB 5161, SB 5176 and 9 more |
| Vantage Data Centers latest 2025-04 | 5 | none named |
| REGENCE BLUE SHIELD latest 2026-01 | 5 | none named |
| WA ST NURSES ASSN latest 2026-03 | 4 | HB 2110, HB 2155, HB 2360, HB 2548, HB 5904, HB 5906, SB 5904, SB 5906 |
| MED-Project WA, LLC latest 2025-06 | 4 | none named |
| INLAND POWER & LIGHT latest 2026-09 | 4 | HB 1903, SB 6079 |
| Delta Dental of WA latest 2026-01 | 4 | none named |
| Tidewater Barge Lines latest 2026-03 | 3 | none named |
| PROLIANCE SURGEONS latest 2025-06 | 3 | none named |
| PHARMACEUTICAL RSRCH/MFG OF AMERICA latest 2025-10 | 3 | none named |
| Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2026-03 | 3 | none named |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC. latest 2026-02 | 3 | HB 1062, HB 1422, HB 1725, HB 2145, SB 5594, SB 5981 |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC latest 2026-02 | 3 | HB 0000, HB 2402 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2025-01 | 3 | HB 1062, HB 1450 |
| WA HEALTH CARE ASSN latest 2025-10 | 2 | none named |
| WA ASSN FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| PREMERA BLUE CROSS latest 2025-10 | 2 | none named |
| NATL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GREATER NW CHAPTER latest 2026-03 | 2 | SB 5480, SB 5993 |
| NATL ASSN OF SOCIAL WORKERS WA ST CHAPTER latest 2025-04 | 2 | none named |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5167 |
| WA STATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSN latest 2024-11 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST MEDICAL ASSN latest 2026-05 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSN latest 2025-09 | 1 | HB 1680 |
| The Mountaineers latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 2289 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2025-02 | 1 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| REACH OUT & READ INC latest 2025-03 | 1 | HB 1198, SB 5167 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC latest 2026-01 | 1 | none named |
| PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2613 |
| Health Care for All - Washington latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| Habitat for Humanity-Spokane latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 1717, HB 1959, HB 1974, HB 2295, SB 5884, SB 5885, SB 6003 |
| Elevance Health, and its Affiliates latest 2025-09 | 1 | none named |
| CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| AMERIPEN latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5284 |
Where their 2026 money comes from
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
$166,409raised, 188 contributions
$0their own money
$122,972spent
Businesses $78,300 · PACs $46,800 · Other (incl. small contributions) $34,648 · Individuals $6,661
How it was spent
Other$89,305
Mileage reimbursement$9,150
Charity$8,387
Newspaper/periodical advertising$4,314
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$4,250
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$3,677
Rent, lease, mortgage, PO box rental$1,078
Travel, accommodations, meals$753
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$693
Filing fees$677
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE FOR JOE SCHMICK SURPLUS FUND Colfax | Other (incl. small contributions) | $26,000 |
| PREMERA BLUE CROSS Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| USAA San Antonio | Businesses | $2,400 |
| REGENCE BLUE SHIELD Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC FBO Washington | Businesses | $2,400 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC Richmond | Businesses | $2,400 |
| CIGNA Washington | Businesses | $2,400 |
| CVS PHARMACY, INC Woonsocket | Businesses | $2,400 |
| GENENTECH INC. South San Francisco | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. Englewood | Businesses | $2,400 |
| HHFPAC HOSPITALS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| DELTA DENTAL OF WASHINGTON Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. Raleigh | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON MEDICAL PAC Seattle | 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
$264,703raised, 339 contributions
$0their own money
$263,720spent
$603 / $0outside spending for / against
Businesses $112,200 · PACs $77,499 · Other (incl. small contributions) $50,537 · Individuals $24,379 · Caucuses $88
How it was spent
Other$189,309
Mileage reimbursement$18,300
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$10,934
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$10,875
Newspaper/periodical advertising$8,371
Charity$6,833
Management and consulting services$5,700
Travel, accommodations, meals$3,141
Other advertising$2,423
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$2,259
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE FOR JOE SCHMICK SURPLUS FUND Colfax | Other (incl. small contributions) | $35,000 |
| PHRMA Washington | Businesses | $2,400 |
| MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE Auburn | PACs | $2,400 |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. Minneapolis | Businesses | $2,400 |
| HHFPAC HOSPITALS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| CIGNA Washigton | Businesses | $2,400 |
| DAVITA Federal Way | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WEYERHAEUSER Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON STATE AUTO DEALERS PAC Renton | PACs | $2,400 |
| REGENCE BLUE SHIELD Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON MEDICAL PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON ST RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| PROLIANCE SURGEONS PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS Tacoma | Other (incl. small contributions) | $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