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John Lovick

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 44

Running in 2026: State Senator, District 44 (In the general)

Statements of financial affairs (F-1)

Period	Filed	What it lists
2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 State Senator, Legislative District 44	2026-03-19	5 income, 7 accounts, 1 real estate, 2 gifts
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Senator, Legislative District 44	2025-04-04	5 income, 7 accounts, 1 real estate, 6 gifts

Findings

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $1,067.10 in meals, travel or seminars from 2 sources

The statement lists 2 items; the largest source is Council of State Governments ($879.60). 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.

2025-09-08 Towing and Recovery Association · 1 night stay at The Grey Gull Hotel · $187.50
2025-08-05 Council of State Governments · CSG Justice Center Board Meeting: Round trip flight and 3 nights hotel stay · $879.60

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 $4,876.82 in meals, travel or seminars from 6 sources

The statement lists 6 items; the largest source is National Conference of State Legislators ($1,513.56). 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.

2024-09-25 Council of State Governments West · CSG Justice Center Board Meeting - Flights and Hotel cost · $987.16
2024-05-07 Ruckleshaus Center · Dinner at Board meeting · $78.91
2024-06-03 National Conference of State Legislators · Travel costs for the NCSL Policing State Legislator Meeting · $1,513.56
2024-04-09 Elected Officials to Protect America · Travel costs for the EOPA Leadership Summit, flight and hotel · $1,188.38
2024-08-04 National Conference of State Governments · NCSL Military and Veterans Affairs Task Force Preconference · $1,000
2024-08-06 Gordon Thomas Honeywell Gov. Affairs · NCSL Legislative Summit Dinner · $108.81

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 60

2SSB 5974 Local law enforcement 2025-26	Law (C 258 L 26)
SSB 5419 Reports of fire losses 2025-26	Law (C 225 L 25)
ESB 5068 Public employ. eligibility 2025-26	Law (C 103 L 26)
SB 5209 L&I law enforcement 2025-26	Law (C 28 L 25)
ESB 5272 School safety/penalties 2025-26	Law (C 155 L 26)
SSB 5025 Educational interpreters 2025-26	Law (C 255 L 25)
SSB 5127 Collector vehicle licenses 2025-26	Law (C 332 L 25)
SB 5224 Officer certification 2025-26	Law (C 349 L 25)
SB 5420 Veteran benefits access 2025-26	Law (C 207 L 26)
SSB 5067 Impaired driving 2025-26	By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5717 Driver course/work zones 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SSB 5099 Firearms dealers 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SSB 5328 Earned wage access services 2025-26	Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 5864 Vehicle insurance verif. 2025-26	First reading, referred to Transportation.
SB 6180 Occupational disease/heart 2025-26	Referred to Ways & Means.
ESSB 6031 Insurance crimes 2025-26	By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5622 Diet pills and supplements 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5042 Autonomous vehicles 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5364 Sheriffs, chiefs, etc. 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5016 Prearrang. funeral services 2025-26	Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 5125 Residential services rate 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5162 Health care work violence 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5446 Commission on boys and men 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5878 Plant-based food in schools 2025-26	First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SB 6073 Wildland firefighters/LEOFF 2025-26	First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills

Bill	Vote	Lobbying employers
ESSB 5167 Operating budget Senate, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	93
ESSB 5167 Operating budget Senate, Mar 29, 2025	Yea	93
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. Senate, Mar 12, 2026	Yea	57
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. Senate, Feb 27, 2026	Yea	57
E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management Senate, Apr 23, 2025	Yea	52
E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management Senate, Mar 7, 2025	Yea	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	Yea	46
ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires Senate, Feb 16, 2026	Yea	46
EHB 1217 Residential tenants Senate, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	42
EHB 1217 Residential tenants Senate, Apr 10, 2025	Yea	42
ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax Senate, Apr 26, 2025	Yea	38
ESSB 5814 Excise taxes Senate, Apr 24, 2025	Yea	34
ESSB 5814 Excise taxes Senate, Apr 19, 2025	Yea	34
E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program Senate, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	30
E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program Senate, Feb 13, 2026	Yea	30
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts Senate, Apr 25, 2025	Yea	28
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts Senate, Mar 7, 2025	Yea	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	Yea	24
E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance Senate, Mar 6, 2026	Yea	23
ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing Senate, Mar 4, 2026	Yea	23
ESSB 5794 Tax preferences Senate, Apr 24, 2025	Yea	22

Lobbyist-paid meals and events 32

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
2026-03-04	Washington Indian Gaming Assocation reported by Rebecca George	Tribal Leader and Legislator Reception · Jean - Pierre's Three16	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
2026-02-18	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
2026-02-03	WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE	Working Families Caucus · Streets of Singapore - Olympia, WA	$31.71
2026-02-02	WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA	not stated
2026-01-28	SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYEES IN AEROSPACE SPEEA reported by Brandon Anderson	SPEEA Legislative Reception · Octapas Cafe, 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
2026-01-26	PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar - 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
2026-01-19	WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA	not stated
2026-01-14	WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach	Building Trades Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport	$59.04
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
2025-04-09	JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE reported by Maxima Patashnik	Legislative Passover Seder · Temple Beth Hatfiloh	not stated
2025-03-17	Washington Indian Gaming Assocation reported by Rebecca George	Tribal Leader/Senate Democrats Reception · Jean Pierre 316 Restaurant	not stated
2025-02-24	ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE reported by Aaron Keating	Food, banquet permit, serving dishes. · Abigail Stuart House 1002 Washington Street SE Olympia, Washington 98501	not stated
2025-02-24	WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER reported by Eli Taylor Goss	Cost of rental venue of Abigail Stuart House and event insurance · Abigail Stuart House	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
2025-02-05	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
2025-01-28	WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS reported by MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC	Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators' Legislator Reception · 1716 Sylvester St SW, Olympia, WA 98501	not stated
2025-01-22	WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE	WFSE Legislative Reception · Octapas Cafe - 810 Water Street SW - Olympia, WA 98501	$61.88
2025-01-20	WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - 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
2024-11-02	Waypoint Consulting Group reported by Waypoint Consulting Group	Frank Chopp Retirement Party · Panoramic Center	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
2024-02-22	WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	WRRA Legislative Reception · Columbia Room	not stated
2024-02-19	WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia	not stated
2024-01-31	WA ST DENTAL ASSN reported by BRACKEN R KILLPACK	Legislative Reception · Capitol Campus	not stated
2024-01-15	WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	Legislative Day Reception · Anthony's HomePort - Olympia	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 CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA latest 2026-02	9	ESHB 1423, HB 1274, HB 1317, HB 1512, HB 2332, SB 6002
WA & NORTHERN IDAHO DIST COUNCIL LABORERS UNION latest 2026-02	6	ESHB 1596, HB 1822, SB 5061, SB 5067, SB 5360, SB 5528, SB 5717, SB 5756, SB 5801, SB 6345
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS latest 2026-09	4	HB 1170, HB 2097, HB 2112, HB 2115, HB 2157, SB 5984, SB 6111, SB 6190, SB 6284
Meta Platforms, Inc. latest 2026-03	3	HB 1834
WILDERNESS SOCIETY latest 2025-03	2	HB 1198, SB 5167
WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2026-01	2	SB 5845
Spark Northwest latest 2026-03	2	ESSB 6200, HB 1903, HB 2338, SB 6200, SB 6223
SNOHOMISH CO latest 2026-02	2	none named
REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02	2	HB 1208, SB 5155
Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2026-01	2	HB 1046, HB 1078, HB 1149, HB 1201, HB 1608, HB 1735, HB 1904, HB 2247, SB 5065, SB 5376, SB 5878, SB 6072
Hoh Tribe latest 2025-03	2	none named
Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03	1	none named
Washington State Labor Council latest 2026-01	1	none named
Washington Indian Gaming Assocation latest 2026-03	1	none named
Walla Walla School District 140 latest 2024-12	1	none named
WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-02	1	none named
WA ST NURSES ASSN latest 2025-01	1	none named
WA FOOD INDUSTRY latest 2024-10	1	none named
WA EDUCATION ASSN latest 2026-01	1	none named
WA COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-02	1	none named
Vantage Data Centers latest 2026-08	1	none named
Tubman Center for Health latest 2025-01	1	none named
The Mountaineers latest 2025-03	1	HB 1198, SB 5167
TREEHOUSE latest 2026-02	1	none named
TESLA latest 2025-03	1	SB 5042
San Juan County latest 2026-02	1	none named
STATEWIDE POVERTY ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-01	1	none named
SHERWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES latest 2025-11	1	none named
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTL UNION LOCAL 6 latest 2024-11	1	none named
RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS OF WA latest 2025-05	1	SHB 2034, SSB 5085
RESOLUTION WA latest 2026-01	1	none named
ONEAMERICA latest 2026-02	1	HB 1710, HB 1750, HB 2105, SB 6002
National Parks Conservation Association latest 2025-09	1	none named
NATL ASSN OF SOCIAL WORKERS WA ST CHAPTER latest 2025-03	1	none named
LEADINGAGE WA latest 2026-01	1	none named
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 46 latest 2025-01	1	SB 5528
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2026-02	1	none named
HKM Employment Attorneys, LLP latest 2026-03	1	HB 2274
First American Title Insurance Company latest 2026-08	1	none named
FairVote Washington latest 2026-01	1	HB 1146, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210

Where their 2026 money comes from

23%20%27%12%

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 Senator, 2026

$196,338raised, 443 contributions

$21,285their own money

$157,755spent

$132 / $0outside spending for / against

Other (incl. small contributions) $108,616 · Individuals $33,045 · PACs $30,119 · Their own money $21,285 · Parties $5,073

How it was spent

Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$85,600

Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$17,851

Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$16,069

Management and consulting services$14,775

Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$8,034

Transfer to surplus funds account$5,000

Contribution Refunds$4,319

Other advertising$4,110

Newspaper/periodical advertising$1,860

Fundraising events and related costs$1,770

Top contributors	Type	Total
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Shelton	Other (incl. small contributions)	$14,781.49
WA Senate Democratic Campaign / WSDC Seattle	Parties	$5,072.84
SEIU 775 Quality Care Committee Seattle	Other (incl. small contributions)	$3,600
UTSAV Voice Bothell	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,500
Entertainment Software Association Washington	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
Puget Sound Pilots PAC Seattle	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
Jackson Legacy Fund Seattle	PACs	$2,400
Microsoft Fargo	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
The Tulalip Tribes of WA Tulalip	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
USAA San Antonio	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
Anheuser Busch Co Los Angeles	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
Proliance Surgeons PAC State Account Seattle	PACs	$2,400
Snohomish Ebony PAC Mukilteo	PACs	$2,400
WA Association of Realtors PAC Olympia	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