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Kevin Waters
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 17, Position 1
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 17, Position 1 (In the general)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 17 | 2026-04-12 | 4 income, 5 accounts, 3 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 creditors |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 17 | 2025-04-15 | 4 income, 5 accounts, 3 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 creditors |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 21
| EHB 1602 Liquor food service options 2025-26 | Law (C 141 L 25) |
| EHB 1609 Natural resources board/OSPI 2025-26 | Law (C 94 L 25) |
| HB 1698 Liquor permits & licensing 2025-26 | Law (C 167 L 25) |
| HB 1731 Unclaimed property/museums 2025-26 | Law (C 242 L 25) |
| HB 1712 Qualified biomass facilities 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1726 WA lumber mills/public works 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1884 Cannabis regulation 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1104 Professional engineers' reg. 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 1658 History museum funding 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1993 Child care providers/B&O tax 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2653 County shared stewardship 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Local Government. |
| HB 2260 Alcohol sale to minors/civil 2023-24 | Law (C 71 L 24) |
| ESHB 1731 Short-term rentals/liquor 2023-24 | Law (C 257 L 23) |
| HB 1730 Youth employment/21+ estab. 2023-24 | Law (C 158 L 23), partly vetoed |
| HB 1772 Tetrahydrocannabinol & alc. 2023-24 | Law (C 217 L 23) |
| HB 1982 Broadband loans & grants 2023-24 | Law (C 86 L 24) |
| SHB 2045 Adopt a fish barrier program 2023-24 | Law (C 227 L 24) |
| HB 2204 Emergency liquor permits 2023-24 | Law (C 91 L 24) |
| EHB 2255 Cannabis inversion/diversion 2023-24 | By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. |
| HB 1794 Research and development 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2181 Pipe tobacco excise tax rate 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Finance. |
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 | Yea | 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 43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | AVISTA CORP reported by JOHN ROTHLIN | Dinner · Lilac and Pine Spokane WA | $98 |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-01-22 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Boeing sponsored Aerospace Futures Alliance Reception · Boeing Olympia House, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-12 | 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 |
| 2025-09-16 | The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC reported by The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC | Dinner at Churchill's Steakhouse · Spokane, WA | not stated |
| 2025-07-28 | THE NATURE CONSERVANCY reported by G SCOTT RICHARDS | Food and Refreshments for Outdoor Recreation Caucus Cookout · Senator Muzzall's Farm, Oak Harbor, 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 |
| 2025-02-20 | 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 |
| 2025-02-11 | Northwest Housing Association PAC reported by Trevor Justin Government Relations | Lobby Day reception for NHA members and legislators · 1889 Prime Steakhouse | 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 |
| 2025-01-27 | City of Battle Ground reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Dinner · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | $48.05 |
| 2025-01-21 | ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA reported by JERRY VANDERWOOD | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Jan Himebaugh | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Andrea Smiley | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | CAROLYN LOGUE reported by CAROLYN LOGUE | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | 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 |
| 2025-01-16 | ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | AWSWD Lobby Day Evening Reception · John Pierre's Three16 | not stated |
| 2025-01-13 | MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC reported by MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | Opening Day Reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse, 406 5th Ave SW, Olympia WA | $63.53 |
| 2024-11-07 | NIPPC - Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | NIPPC Tour - Meals, Shuttle · NIPPC Sites | not stated |
| 2024-09-17 | Rivian Automotive LLC reported by The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC | Dinner in Spokane WA · Churchill's Steakhouse, Spokane WA | $96.30 |
| 2024-07-09 | BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD reported by STAUFFACHER COMMUNICATIONS | Lunch · Wildfin American Grill Vancouver, WA | $28.90 |
| 2024-04-18 | WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | Awards lunch at WPUDA annual conference · Skamania Lodge, Stevenson WA | not stated |
| 2024-04-17 | WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | WPUDA Annual Conference Reception · Skamania Lodge, Stevenson WA | not stated |
| 2024-03-08 | BP AMERICA INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Delta Air Lines reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Delta Dental of WA reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889 Bistro | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | Fiserv, Inc. reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | NINTENDO OF AMERICA reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | New York Life Insurance Company reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | STARBUCKS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-03-08 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST | Dinner · 1889, Olympia | $14.29 |
| 2024-02-19 | WA EDUCATION ASSN reported by JULIE K SALVI | Lobbyist Dinner · Mercato | $69.13 |
| 2024-01-30 | WA ST FARM BUREAU reported by Caleb Gwerder | Legislative Reception w/ Farm Bureau Members · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-01-25 | KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC & AFFILIATES reported by The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC | Dinner · 1889 Prime Steakhouse, Olympia, WA | $91.59 |
| 2024-01-18 | WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by Mary Hull-Drury | Legislative Reception · Washinton Realtors Office | not stated |
| 2024-01-17 | CHRISTOPHERSEN INC reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | Dinner · Olympia, WA | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skamania County latest 2026-07 | 7 | none named |
| Sierra Pacific Industries latest 2025-04 | 4 | HB 1389, HB 1508, HB 1712, HB 1726, SB 5155 |
| COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS latest 2025-04 | 3 | EHB 1217, EHB 1491, ESSB 5148, ESSB 5313, ESSB 5576, HB 1075, HB 1177, HB 1198, HB 1217, HB 1380, HB 1491, HB 1494 and 10 more |
| YWCA Clark County latest 2026-01 | 2 | SB 5362 |
| WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 2249, HB 2391 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| Columbia River Mental Health Services latest 2025-03 | 2 | HB 1034, HB 1123, HB 1124, HB 1392, HB 1430, HB 1432, HB 1502, HB 1581, SB 5019, SB 5083, SB 5112, SB 5242 and 2 more |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| WA State Community Action Partnership latest 2025-02 | 1 | HB 1903 |
| WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2025-02 | 1 | HB 1334, HB 1397, HB 1428, HB 1488, HB 1571, HB 1622, HB 1702, HB 1710, HB 1960, HB 1964, HB 2015, SB 5041 and 3 more |
| WA ST MEDICAL ASSN latest 2026-07 | 1 | none named |
| WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5445, SB 5466, SB 5690, SB 5804 |
| WA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1483, SB 5423 |
| WA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSN latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2089, HB 2091, HB 2144, HB 2237, HB 2617, SB 6346, SJM 8015 |
| WA FOOD INDUSTRY latest 2024-11 | 1 | none named |
| WA Chapter, ACEP latest 2026-07 | 1 | HB 2232 |
| The Arc of Washington State latest 2025-11 | 1 | none named |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY latest 2025-07 | 1 | none named |
| RESOLUTION WA latest 2026-01 | 1 | none named |
| Pacific Education Institute (contracted through Palattao Burnes Strategies) latest 2025-09 | 1 | none named |
| PORT OF BELLINGHAM latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| OneRedmond latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 2100, HB 2257, HB 2278, HB 2325, HB 2418, SB 6209 |
| NoaNet latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| NORTHWEST CAREER COLLEGE FEDERATION latest 2024-10 | 1 | none named |
| IonQ, Inc. latest 2025-09 | 1 | none named |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| Google LLC and its Affiliates latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| FairVote Washington latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 1146, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210 |
| Discovery Clean Water Alliance latest 2024-11 | 1 | none named |
| Communications Workers of America latest 2025-03 | 1 | SB 5041, SB 5459, SB 5463 |
| Clark Regional Wastewater District latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| Clallam Economic Alliance latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| City of Camas Washington latest 2026-01 | 1 | none named |
| CLARK COUNTY latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1726 |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| AMERIPEN latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5284 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
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
$405,798raised, 228 contributions
$0their own money
$328,691spent
$30,373 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $191,250 · Parties $100,000 · Businesses $87,653 · Individuals $19,740 · Other (incl. small contributions) $7,155
How it was spent
Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$147,428
Digital advertising$81,929
Other$30,972
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$28,217
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$9,000
Rent, lease, mortgage, PO box rental$5,925
Management and consulting services$5,500
Office supplies, furniture, staff food & beverages, etc.$3,993
Newspaper/periodical advertising$3,992
Travel, accommodations, meals$3,876
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| House Republican Organization Committee Snohomish | PACs | $125,000 |
| Senate Republican Campaign Committee Olympia | Parties | $100,000 |
| Evergreen Leadership Fund Snohomish | Businesses | $12,400 |
| PUGET SOUND CHAPTER - NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $2,400 |
| USAA San Antonio | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Nisqually Indian Tribe Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Amazon Washington | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Kingston | PACs | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| The Boeing Company PAC Arlington | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON BEER & WINE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| AVISTA CORP Spokane | Businesses | $2,400 |
| MPC INVESTMENT FUND, INC Findlay | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Bruce R. McCaw Company Bellevue | 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
Campaign money: State Representative, 2024
$124,354raised, 175 contributions
$0their own money
$119,172spent
$11,728 / $0outside spending for / against
Businesses $51,900 · PACs $49,550 · Individuals $15,906 · Other (incl. small contributions) $6,998
How it was spent
Management and consulting services$38,975
Transfer to surplus funds account$22,000
Mileage reimbursement$10,617
Digital advertising$9,500
Other$8,026
Charity$7,700
Travel, accommodations, meals$6,974
Transfer to political party or legislative caucus committee$5,000
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$3,000
Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$2,542
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Muckleshoot Auburn | PACs | $2,400 |
| Washington Refuse and Recycling Association PAC Lacey | PACs | $2,400 |
| Anheuser Busch Renton | Businesses | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND CHAPTER - NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $2,400 |
| Justice for All PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma | Businesses | $2,400 |
| KochPAC - Koch Industries, Inc Wichita | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON BEER & WINE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| GREEN DIAMOND RESOURCE COMPANY Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| TEMPLE ERIC Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad · Bellevue | Individuals | $2,400 |
| PAULETTO JOE Retired · Vancouver | Individuals | $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