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John Braun
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 Senator, Legislative District 20
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 State Senator, Legislative District 20 | 2026-04-15 | 5 income, 16 accounts, 4 businesses, 32 real estate |
| 2024-01-01 – 2025-01-10 State Senator, Legislative District 20 | 2025-04-14 | 5 income, 12 accounts, 4 businesses, 28 real estate, 1 creditors |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 60
| ESSB 5009 Student transp. vehicles 2025-26 | Law (C 372 L 25) |
| 2SSB 5358 Career & tech. ed./6th grade 2025-26 | Law (C 134 L 25) |
| SB 5462 Vehicle inspection backlog 2025-26 | Law (C 10 L 25) |
| ESSB 6087 Donations for children 2025-26 | Law (C 47 L 26) |
| E2SSB 5278 Juvenile rehabilitation 2025-26 | Senate Rules "X" file. |
| SB 6116 Vapor products/tax 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. |
| SB 5310 Child care subsidy rates 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 6128 Independent medical exams 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. |
| SB 6163 DD services waiver/budget 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Ways & Means. |
| SJR 8201 Investment/LTSS accounts 2025-26 | Filed with Secretary of State. |
| SSB 5301 Gov. services/tribal lands 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5648 ABLE accounts 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5732 Housing supply/GMA 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| ESSB 5071 Synthetic opioids/endanger. 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5007 Chronically absent students 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5008 Public school tools 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5733 Updating comprehensive plans 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5821 Advanced nuclear energy 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. |
| SB 6030 Plastic carryout bags 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. |
| SB 6127 Paid leave integrity audit 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. |
| SB 6207 Salmonid hatchery production 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. |
| SB 6242 County shared stewardship 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Local Government. |
| SB 6322 Bob Oke game farm relocation 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. |
| SB 5274 Body cameras/corrections 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5276 Institution reimburse. rates 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills
| Bill | Vote | Lobbying employers |
|---|---|---|
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget Senate, Apr 27, 2025 | Nay | 93 |
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget Senate, Mar 29, 2025 | Nay | 93 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. Senate, Mar 12, 2026 | Nay | 57 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. Senate, Feb 27, 2026 | Nay | 57 |
| E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management Senate, Apr 23, 2025 | Nay | 52 |
| E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management Senate, Mar 7, 2025 | Nay | 52 |
| SSB 5195 Capital budget Senate, Apr 27, 2025 | Yea | 50 |
| SSB 5195 Capital budget Senate, Apr 5, 2025 | Yea | 50 |
| ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires Senate, Mar 11, 2026 | Nay | 46 |
| ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires Senate, Feb 16, 2026 | Nay | 46 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants Senate, Apr 27, 2025 | Nay | 42 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants Senate, Apr 10, 2025 | Nay | 42 |
| ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax Senate, Apr 26, 2025 | Nay | 38 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes Senate, Apr 24, 2025 | Nay | 34 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes Senate, Apr 19, 2025 | Nay | 34 |
| E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program Senate, Mar 9, 2026 | Nay | 30 |
| E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program Senate, Feb 13, 2026 | Nay | 30 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts Senate, Apr 25, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts Senate, Mar 7, 2025 | Nay | 28 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental Senate, Mar 12, 2026 | Yea | 25 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental Senate, Feb 27, 2026 | Yea | 25 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers Senate, Mar 5, 2026 | Nay | 24 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance Senate, Mar 6, 2026 | Nay | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing Senate, Mar 4, 2026 | Nay | 23 |
| ESSB 5794 Tax preferences Senate, Apr 24, 2025 | Nay | 22 |
Lobbyist-paid meals and events 71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-02-16 | SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2026-02-02 | Fiserv, Inc. reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · Makin Residence, Olympia | paid own |
| 2026-02-02 | Motorola Solutions Inc reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · Makin Residence, Olympia | paid own |
| 2026-02-02 | WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · Makin Residence, Olympia | paid own |
| 2026-01-19 | Delta Air Lines reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's Home in Olympia | $5,218 |
| 2026-01-19 | NINTENDO OF AMERICA reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's home in Olympia | $5,218 |
| 2026-01-19 | STARBUCKS reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's Home in Olympia | $5,218 |
| 2026-01-19 | VERIZON reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's home in Olympia | $5,218 |
| 2026-01-19 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's home in Olympia | $5,218 |
| 2025-12-04 | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2025-11-18 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Jan Himebaugh | SRC Dinner · Amarone Ristorante & Bar in Issaquah WA | not stated |
| 2025-11-18 | The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC reported by The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC | SRC Dinner · Amarone Ristorante & Bar in Issaquah WA | not stated |
| 2025-11-18 | Western States Petroleum Assn. reported by Sophia Steele | SRC Dinner. Total amount $2,193.30, split four ways between Troy Nichols (The Nichols Group Government Relations), Rob Makin (Rob Makin Consulting), Jan Himebaugh (BIAW) and Sophia Steele (WSPA). · Amarone Ristorante & Bar in Issaquah, WA | not stated |
| 2025-06-27 | SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2025-04-24 | AVISTA CORP reported by JOHN ROTHLIN | Breakfast with members of Republican Leadership · Bayview Catering | paid own |
| 2025-04-07 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Jan Himebaugh | Catered Dinner · Rob Makin's Home | not stated |
| 2025-04-03 | PREMERA BLUE CROSS reported by GARY STRANNIGAN | Leadership Breakfast. · WA Realtors, 504 14th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 | paid own |
| 2025-03-25 | Delta Air Lines reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business dinner · Rob Makin's Home (Water Street in Olympia) | paid own |
| 2025-03-25 | NINTENDO OF AMERICA reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's Home (Water Street in Olympia) | paid own |
| 2025-03-25 | STARBUCKS reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's Home (Water Street in Olympia) | paid own |
| 2025-03-25 | VERIZON reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Business Dinner · Rob Makin's Home (Water Street in Olympia) | paid own |
| 2025-03-19 | Ludeman Public Affairs reported by Ludeman Public Affairs | Trainwreck dinner · Heritage Distillery | not stated |
| 2025-03-10 | VIRGINIA MASON FRANCISCAN HEALTH reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2025-03-06 | Delta Air Lines reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Breakfast with lobbyists and legislators · WA REALTORS, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-03-06 | NINTENDO OF AMERICA reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Breakfast with lobbyists and legislators · WA REALTORS, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-03-06 | STARBUCKS reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Breakfast with lobbyists and legislators · WA REALTORS, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-03-06 | VERIZON reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Breakfast with lobbyists & legislators · WA REALTORS, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-03-06 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Breakfast for lobbyists and legislators · WA REALTORS, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-11 | ROMAN M DANIELS-BROWN reported by ROMAN M DANIELS-BROWN | Dinner · Rob Makin's House catered by Bayview | paid own |
| 2025-02-10 | BP AMERICA INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-10 | Delta Dental of WA reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway | paid own |
| 2025-02-10 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | ALLIANCE OF WESTERN ENERGY CONSUMERS reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS office in Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS (WESTERN WA CHAPTER) reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | BOISE CASCADE COMPANY reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | HF Sinclair reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | NW GROCERY ASSN reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-02-06 | Southwest Washington Contractors Association reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Breakfast Meeting · WA REALTORS Olympia | paid own |
| 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 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by Julia Gorton | Senate Republican Dinner Reception · Anthony’s Homeport | not stated |
| 2025-01-29 | SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2025-01-23 | BP AMERICA INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-01-23 | Fiserv, Inc. reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-01-23 | Trupanion, Inc. reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway, Olympia | paid own |
| 2025-01-23 | Western States Petroleum Assn. reported by COMMUNICO | Breakfast · Makin Home | not stated |
| 2025-01-14 | Western States Petroleum Assn. reported by COMMUNICO | Dinner · Makin Home | not stated |
| 2024-12-06 | WA ROUNDTABLE reported by STEPHEN F MULLIN | Lunch · Rainier Club, Seattle, WA | not stated |
| 2024-09-25 | PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Coffee meeting · Wager's Bakery in Olympia | $3.87 |
| 2024-06-27 | K.A. Clauson, Inc. reported by K.A. Clauson, Inc. | Fundraiser for SRCC/HROC hosted by Broadband Communications Association of WA · Clubhouse at Barbee Mill (Renton, WA) | $11.22 |
| 2024-04-17 | SABEY CORPORATION reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Lunch · 1611 Water Street SW, Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2024-03-04 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Jan Himebaugh | Dinner · 1611 Water Street SW | paid own |
| 2024-03-04 | Brewer Public Affairs reported by Brewer Public Affairs | Dinner · Water St. Home | paid own |
| 2024-03-04 | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street SW | paid own |
| 2024-02-29 | AVISTA CORP reported by JOHN ROTHLIN | Breakfast · Bayview Catering | paid own |
| 2024-02-29 | GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Republican Leadership Breakfast · Olympia Office | $35.69 |
| 2024-02-19 | ROMAN M DANIELS-BROWN reported by ROMAN M DANIELS-BROWN | Dinner · Bayview Thriftway Catered | paid own |
| 2024-02-19 | VIRGINIA MASON FRANCISCAN HEALTH reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street SW; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2024-02-15 | ROMAN M DANIELS-BROWN reported by ROMAN M DANIELS-BROWN | Breakfast · Johnson's Smokehouse | paid own |
| 2024-02-05 | New York Life Insurance Company reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · Makin Residence, Olympia | paid own |
| 2024-02-04 | BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS INC reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street SW; Olympia, WA | $0 |
| 2024-02-01 | BRANDON HOUSKEEPER reported by BRANDON HOUSKEEPER | Leadership Breakfast · WA Realtors (504 14th Ave. SE, Olympia) | paid own |
| 2024-02-01 | WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Breakfast · Bayview Thriftway, Olympia | paid own |
| 2024-01-22 | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street SW; Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2024-01-22 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · Makin Residence, Olympia | paid own |
| 2024-01-18 | Brewer Public Affairs reported by Brewer Public Affairs | Breakfast · WA Association of Realtors | paid own |
| 2024-01-18 | PREMERA BLUE CROSS reported by GARY STRANNIGAN | Breakfast · WA Realtors, 504 14th Ave SE, Olympia, WA | paid own |
| 2024-01-18 | Washington Indian Gaming Assocation reported by Rebecca George | Tribal Leader Reception w/ Senate Republicans · 525 Pear St SE | not stated |
| 2024-01-15 | MICROSOFT CORP reported by ROB MAKIN CONSULTING | Dinner · 1611 Water Street SW | paid own |
| 2024-01-15 | Western States Petroleum Assn. reported by COMMUNICO | Dinner · Rob Makin's Home | not stated |
Who reported lobbying them
Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.
| Employer | Reports | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA latest 2026-02 | 10 | HB 1096, HB 1213, HB 1217, HB 1254, HB 1303, HB 1403, HB 2045, HB 2049, SB 5041, SB 5292, SB 5360, SB 5470 and 8 more |
| WA CHARTERS ACTION latest 2025-04 | 7 | none named |
| WA State Assn of Plumbers & Pipefitters latest 2026-03 | 6 | none named |
| The Arc of Washington State latest 2026-03 | 6 | ESSB 5167, HB 1130, HB 1390, HB 1472, SB 5253, SB 5263, SB 5393, SSB 5195 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE latest 2025-12 | 6 | SB 5950 |
| WA & NORTHERN IDAHO DIST COUNCIL LABORERS UNION latest 2026-02 | 5 | ESHB 1596, HB 1822, SB 5061, SB 5067, SB 5717, SB 5801 |
| 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 |
| TEAMCHILD latest 2026-01 | 4 | HB 2389 |
| Community Employment Alliance latest 2026-02 | 4 | none named |
| NATL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GREATER NW CHAPTER latest 2026-02 | 3 | SB 5993 |
| Lewis County latest 2026-02 | 3 | none named |
| JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC latest 2026-03 | 3 | HB 1285, HB 2257, HB 2667, HB 6284, SB 5720, SB 5849, SB 5984, SB 6120 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC latest 2026-02 | 3 | none named |
| WA ASSN OF REALTORS latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 2724, SB 6346 |
| WA ASSN FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH latest 2026-02 | 2 | SB 5981 |
| Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2025-02 | 2 | none named |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC. latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 1062, HB 1422, HB 1725, HB 2145, SB 5594, SB 5981 |
| FairVote Washington latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 1146, HB 1448, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210 |
| City of Battle Ground latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| Willapa Bay Gillnetters Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2024-10 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST CATHOLIC CONFERENCE latest 2025-02 | 1 | SB 5375 |
| WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES latest 2026-01 | 1 | none named |
| United Natural Foods, Inc. latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| US BANCORP latest 2025-04 | 1 | HB 2020, HB 2081, SB 5794 |
| Thurston County Chamber of Commerce latest 2025-04 | 1 | HB 1198, HB 1216, HB 1227, SB 5161, SB 5167, SB 5195 |
| The Arc of King County latest 2025-03 | 1 | SB 5263 |
| TESLA latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| T-MOBILE USA INC latest 2026-03 | 1 | SB 6346 |
| Symetra Life Insurance Company latest 2024-12 | 1 | none named |
| Spark Northwest latest 2026-02 | 1 | ESSB 6200, HB 1903, HB 2338, SB 6200, SB 6223 |
| Sightline Institute latest 2024-10 | 1 | none named |
| School Alliance latest 2025-07 | 1 | none named |
| STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS latest 2026-01 | 1 | SB 6207 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| PUGET SOUND SCHOOL COALITION/KING CO SCHOOL COALITION (THRU K AND L GATES) latest 2025-07 | 1 | none named |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| PHARMACEUTICAL RSRCH/MFG OF AMERICA latest 2024-12 | 1 | none named |
Campaign money: State Senator, 2024
$415,000raised, 529 contributions
$0their own money
$414,613spent
Businesses $197,200 · PACs $169,450 · Other (incl. small contributions) $24,100 · Individuals $21,850 · Unions $2,400
How it was spent
Transfer to surplus funds account$400,000
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$7,100
Other$3,471
Other advertising$2,000
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,440
Filing fees$602
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES, INC Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| SABEY CORPORATION Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| HOSPITALS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| MACPAC East Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA INSURERS PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| KALISPEL TRIBAL ECONOMIC AUTHORITY Airway Heights | PACs | $2,400 |
| RAI SERVICES COMPANY Winston-Salem | Businesses | $2,400 |
| DOORDASH, INC San Francisco | Businesses | $2,400 |
| COMCAST FINANCIAL AGENCY CORPORATION Philiadelphia | Businesses | $2,400 |
| GOODMAN REAL ESTATE INC. Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| RESCARE INC Louisville | Businesses | $2,400 |
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. Redmond | Businesses | $2,400 |
| PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE Kingston | PACs | $2,400 |
| AGRI BEEF MANAGEMENT Boise | Businesses | $2,400 |
| CIGNA HOLDING CO Washington | Businesses | $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