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Phil Fortunato
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 31
Running in 2026: State Senator, District 31 (In the general)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Senator, Legislative District 31 | 2025-03-17 | 3 income, 5 accounts, 1 businesses, 1 real estate, 2 creditors |
| 2023-01-01 – 2024-04-03 State Senator, Legislative District 31 | 2024-04-11 | 3 income, 5 accounts, 1 businesses, 1 real estate, 2 creditors |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 60
| SB 5002 Immigration enforcement 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SSB 5534 Spring blade knives 2025-26 | Senate Rules "X" file. |
| SB 6051 School district waivers 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. |
| ESB 5081 Unattended motor vehicles 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5012 Interscholastic athletics 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5073 Motor vehicles sales tax use 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5347 Organized retail theft 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5348 Organized retail theft 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5489 State sandstone 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5706 Child custody determinations 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SJM 8011 Article V convention 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SJM 8013 Pinnipeds, predatory birds 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. |
| SB 5020 Senior citizens/prop. taxes 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5339 Minimum wage increases 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5340 Sales tax exemptions 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5341 Children's product sales tax 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5349 Assault rifles/CPL holders 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5350 Firearm background checks 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5530 Penalties/certain offenses 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5532 Child abuse & DV/standards 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5533 Domestic violence/custody 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5535 Firearms/individual right 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5536 Property distrib./divorce 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. |
| SB 5538 Unauthorized persons/removal 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SB 5563 Horse racing 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 20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | WASHINGTON RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION reported by SHERI NELSON | WRECA Reception/lunch · INB 140 | not stated |
| 2026-02-02 | WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-27 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 2025-03-31 | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | TechNet Reception · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-03-27 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Reception with legislators to share the Aerospace Impact study and discuss statewide issues. · Boeing Olympia House (Office) | not stated |
| 2025-03-19 | Ludeman Public Affairs reported by Ludeman Public Affairs | Trainwreck dinner · Heritage Distillery | not stated |
| 2025-02-20 | WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS reported by Teresa Taylor | Legislative Reception · Capitol Events Center | not stated |
| 2025-02-19 | ASSN OF WA CITIES reported by CANDICE N BOCK | AWC City Action Days Reception · Saint Martin's University | 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 |
| 2025-01-13 | MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC reported by MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | Opening Day Reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse, 406 5th Ave SW, Olympia WA | $63.53 |
| 2024-02-19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited latest 2026-09 | 5 | HB 1163, SB 5443, SB 5728 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation latest 2025-11 | 3 | none named |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 2110, SB 5845, SB 5959, SB 5981 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE latest 2026-02 | 2 | SB 5950 |
| Community Employment Alliance latest 2025-11 | 2 | none named |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST SCHOOL RETIREES ASSN latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 1474 |
| WA ST CATHOLIC CONFERENCE latest 2025-03 | 1 | SB 5375 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1046, HB 1078, HB 1149, HB 1201, SB 5065, SB 5376 |
| International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) latest 2026-02 | 1 | SB 6271 |
| Chamber of Progress latest 2025-02 | 1 | SB 5600 |
| American Knife & Tool Institute latest 2025-02 | 1 | SB 5534 |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2025-02 | 1 | SB 5480 |
| AGC America, Inc. latest 2026-07 | 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 Senator, 2026
$79,773raised, 209 contributions
$0their own money
$62,881spent
PACs $33,550 · Individuals $22,309 · Businesses $21,031 · Other (incl. small contributions) $2,654 · Caucuses $229
How it was spent
Transfer to surplus funds account$17,000
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$11,712
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc. $10,762
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$9,938
Other$4,795
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,975
Management and consulting services$1,774
Printing campaign signs$890
Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$828
Filing fees$677
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| USAA San Antonio | Businesses | $2,400 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES Richmond | PACs | $2,400 |
| DELTA DENTAL Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| CONNELLY JOHN Connelly Law Offices · Tacoma | Individuals | $2,400 |
| SCHNEIDER FAMILY HOMES LLC Tukwila | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON BEER AND WINE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Schneider Homes, Inc Tukwila | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHBANK PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| State Farm Federal PAC Bloomington | PACs | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND PILOTS PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,100 |
| Schneider Gerald Schneider Homes Inc · Tukwila | Individuals | $2,000 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page
Campaign money: Secretary of State, 2024
$9,197raised, 61 contributions
$0their own money
$8,355spent
Individuals $7,177 · Businesses $1,870 · Other (incl. small contributions) $150
How it was spent
Contribution Refunds$20,630
Management and consulting services$3,500
Printing campaign signs$2,439
Loan payments$843
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$673
Bank and payment processing charges$637
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$600
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$288
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| BURKE SUZANNE Fremont Dock Co. · Seattle | Individuals | $2,800 |
| SCHNEIDER HARRY Schneider Homes · Auburn | Individuals | $2,400 |
| CONNELLY JOHN Connelly Law Offices · Tacoma | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Schneider Gerald Schneider Homes · Tukwila | Individuals | $2,000 |
| Kelley Farm LLC Seattle | Businesses | $1,770.46 |
| GORDON STEVE Lake Tapps | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Carlson Michael Mike Carlson Enterprises Inc · Friday Harbor | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Bachman Constance Goldendale | Individuals | $250 |
| MILOSCIA MARK Federal Way | Individuals | $250 |
| CASE LAWTON Enumclaw | Individuals | $250 |
| HAYES KIRTAN Puyallup | Individuals | $250 |
| HARLUND CARL Seattle | Individuals | $250 |
| LURRY ROBERT Enumclaw | Individuals | $250 |
| CRUVER AMY Eatonville | Individuals | $200 |
| Wright Robert Olympia | Individuals | $150 |
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: Insurance Commissioner, 2024
$87,695raised, 338 contributions
$0their own money
$90,199spent
$1,056 / $0outside spending for / against
Individuals $52,894 · Businesses $23,330 · PACs $6,235 · Other (incl. small contributions) $4,535 · Parties $700
How it was spent
Radio advertising$30,731
Broadcast/cable TV advertising$28,758
Printing campaign signs$3,903
Management and consulting services$3,820
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$3,600
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$3,313
Other advertising$2,946
Other$2,613
Mileage reimbursement$2,612
Bank and payment processing charges$1,665
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Two Barrels and A Plank LLC Gold Creek | Businesses | $4,800 |
| SCHNEIDER FAMILY HOMES LLC Tukwila | Businesses | $4,800 |
| Kelley Farm LLC Seattle | Businesses | $3,029.54 |
| BURKE SUZANNE Fremont Dock Co. · Seattle | Individuals | $2,800 |
| SCHNEIDER HARRY Schneider Homes · Auburn | Individuals | $2,400 |
| CONNELLY JOHN Connelly Law Offices · Tacoma | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Marshall Cheryl Retired · Goldcreek | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Craford Michael Risk Strategies Company · Ocean Park | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Don Small Oil Dist. Company Auburn | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Turnure Tom Heffernan Insurance Brokers · Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| KEMPER HOLDINGS LLC Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Schneider Gerald Schneider Homes · Tukwila | Individuals | $2,000 |
| Clark Rifles, Inc. Brush Prairie | Businesses | $2,000 |
| Burke Suzanne Seattle | Individuals | $1,500 |
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES OF WASHINGTON, INC Puyallup | PACs | $1,200 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page