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Joel McEntire
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 19, Position 2
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 19, 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 19 | 2026-03-31 (2 versions) | 3 income, 10 accounts, 1 real estate |
| 2024-01-01 – 2025-01-10 State Representative, Legislative District 19 | 2025-03-25 | 2 income, 3 accounts, 1 real estate |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 21
| SHB 1309 Burrowing shrimp 2025-26 | Law (C 87 L 25) |
| EHB 1393 Commencement/cultural exp. 2025-26 | Law (C 88 L 25) |
| HB 1231 Public school starting times 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1538 Capital assistance/schools 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2214 Self-insurers/claims 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. |
| HR 4641 Julia Butler Hansen 2025-26 | Adopted. |
| HB 2004 Military student early reg. 2023-24 | Law (C 89 L 24) |
| EHB 1782 Wahkiakum county ferry 2023-24 | Law (C 428 L 23) |
| SHB 1043 Records/comm. associations 2023-24 | Law (C 409 L 23) |
| SHB 2381 School calendar waivers 2023-24 | Law (C 238 L 24) |
| HB 1675 School safety dashboard 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1044 Capital assistance/schools 2023-24 | Returned to House Rules 3. |
| HB 1172 Working fam. fiscal impacts 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1223 Emissions limits/use 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1224 Environmental permitting 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1444 Common school trust revenue 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1673 Child welfare workers 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1984 State clam 2023-24 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. |
| SHB 2267 Commencement/cultural exp. 2023-24 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 2310 State park heritage center 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Capital Budget. |
| HJM 4006 SR 6/Justin R. Schaffer 2023-24 | House Rules "X" file. |
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 | Excused | 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 | Excused | 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 | Yea | 30 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 25, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 12, 2025 | Excused | 28 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental House, Mar 12, 2026 | Excused | 25 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Mar 11, 2026 | Excused | 24 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Feb 13, 2026 | Nay | 24 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Mar 11, 2026 | Excused | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Mar 9, 2026 | Excused | 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 | Excused | 20 |
| ESSB 6002 Driver privacy House, Mar 5, 2026 | Nay | 20 |
Lobbyist-paid meals and events 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | 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 | WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE | WFSE Legislative Reception · The Heritage Room by Octapas - 604 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501 | $58.43 |
| 2026-01-14 | WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | WPUDA Legislative Reception · Legislative Building Rotunda, Olympia WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-12 | BMcConsulting reported by BMcConsulting | Legislative Reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-12 | DOTY & ASSOC INC reported by DOTY & ASSOC INC | Legislative reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-03-31 | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | TechNet Reception · 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 |
| 2025-02-12 | 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 |
| 2025-01-20 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-02-19 | WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOC STUDENTS OF WA ST UNIVERSITY latest 2026-03 | 4 | HB 1343, HB 1751, HB 1873, HB 2098, HB 2612, SB 5886, SB 6041, SB 6227, SB 6276, SSB 5886 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 3 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| Children's Alliance latest 2024-10 | 2 | none named |
| Building Changes latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 2594, SB 5940 |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| Washington School Counselor Association latest 2025-11 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| WA Hospitality Assn latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 2145 |
| WA EDUCATION ASSN latest 2024-10 | 1 | none named |
| TAYLOR SHELLFISH CO INC latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| PUGET SOUND KEEPER ALLIANCE latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 1607, HB 1903, HB 2421, HB 2515, SB 5360, SB 5965 |
| PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN latest 2025-02 | 1 | HB 1309, SB 5322 |
| Nutrien latest 2026-05 | 1 | none named |
| Northwest Pulp & Paper Association latest 2026-07 | 1 | none named |
| Lewis County latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| GRADUATE & PROF STUDENT SENATE/U OF W latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1343 |
| City of Westport latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| CITY OF LONGVIEW latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| AMERIPEN latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5284 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSN latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2549, SB 6118 |
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
$25,441raised, 48 contributions
$850their own money
$30,045spent
$76 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $14,000 · Businesses $5,400 · Individuals $3,500 · Other (incl. small contributions) $1,441 · Their own money $850 · Parties $250
How it was spent
Radio advertising$8,506
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$7,675
Management and consulting services$5,500
Transfer to surplus funds account$3,000
Design/graphic art, etc.$1,650
Printing campaign signs$1,020
Digital advertising$1,000
Inkind contribution$850
Other$845
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Tuwater | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $1,800 |
| PUGET SOUND CHAPTER - NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $1,200 |
| The Boeing Company PAC Arlington | PACs | $1,200 |
| DAVITA Federal Way | Businesses | $1,200 |
| The Nichols Group Government Relations Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC Washington | Businesses | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - PAC Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| WA Beverage Association PAC Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| Sabey Corporation Seattle | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Washington Indian Gaming Association Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON - PAC Bellevue | PACs | $1,000 |
| Wiegardt Ken Wiegardt and Sons Inc · Ocean Park | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Joel McEntire | Their own money | $849.81 |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WASHINGTONS BUILD PAC Seattle | PACs | $600 |
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
$29,520raised, 32 contributions
$0their own money
$23,546spent
$230 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $17,350 · Businesses $5,850 · Individuals $3,500 · Unions $2,400 · Parties $250 · Other (incl. small contributions) $170
How it was spent
Travel, accommodations, meals$9,046
Transfer to surplus funds account$5,700
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$4,900
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,723
Management and consulting services$1,000
Filing fees$602
Other$575
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Cathlamet | Individuals | $3,000 |
| PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS Tacoma | PACs | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND CHAPTER - NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $2,400 |
| RAYONIER OPERATING COMPANY LLC Wildlight | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| INVENERGY LLC Chicago | Businesses | $1,200 |
| CHEVRON POLICY GOVT. & PUBLIC AFFAIRS San Ramon | Businesses | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - PAC Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WASHINGTONS BUILD PAC Seattle | PACs | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Tuwater | PACs | $1,200 |
| DAVITA Federal Way | Businesses | $1,200 |
| IUPAT Political Action Together Legislative Education Committee Hanover | Unions | $1,200 |
| PSE SEIU 1948 (PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF WA) Auburn | Unions | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON STATE DENTAL PAC Seattle | PACs | $1,200 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC Richmond | Businesses | $1,000 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page