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Tom Dent
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 13
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 13, 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 13 · State Board/Commission Member, Economic Development Finance Authority | 2026-04-09 | 5 income, 7 accounts, 3 businesses, 4 real estate |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Board/Commission Member, Economic Development Finance Authority · State Representative, Legislative District 13 | 2025-04-10 | 5 income, 7 accounts, 3 businesses, 4 real estate, 3 gifts |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 57
| ESHB 1522 Utility wildfire mitigation 2025-26 | Law (C 156 L 25) |
| E2SHB 1912 Agricultural fuel/CCA ex. 2025-26 | Law (C 282 L 25) |
| E2SHB 1648 Child care qualifications 2025-26 | Law (C 281 L 25) |
| SHB 1650 Airport projects/local REET 2025-26 | Law (C 85 L 25) |
| SHB 1294 Pesticide application comm. 2025-26 | Law (C 84 L 25) |
| EHB 1705 Large animal veterinarians 2025-26 | Law (C 86 L 25) |
| HB 2348 Timber sale process 2025-26 | Law (C 116 L 26) |
| HB 2104 Aviation assurance funding 2025-26 | Law (C 117 L 26) |
| SHB 2322 Alternative jet fuel 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 2347 Luxury aircraft tax 2025-26 | Referred to Rules 2 Review. |
| HB 2327 County forest board lands 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. |
| SHB 1048 Rangeland fire pilot 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1083 Aircraft fuel tax distrib. 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2620 Forest practices rule-making 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. |
| HB 1047 Fire district equip. taxes 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1084 Unleaded aircraft fuel/tax 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1597 Agricultural overtime 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 2109 Vehicle loads 2025-26 | By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. |
| HB 2584 Farm machinery sales tax 2025-26 | Referred to Rules 2 Review. |
| HB 2642 Lubricant emissions 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. |
| 2SHB 1037 PFD formation 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1649 Child care/community pathway 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1691 Yakima basin water plan 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1707 Noxious weeds list/crops 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 1911 Pollinator license plates 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 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 | Excused | 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 | Excused | 24 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Mar 11, 2026 | Nay | 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 | Excused | 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 30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Rental Vans) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · Rusty Moose - Spokane | $57.69 |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | 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 |
| 2026-01-29 | WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by Mary Hull-Drury | Legislative Reception · Washington Realtors Office | not stated |
| 2026-01-22 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Boeing sponsored Aerospace Futures Alliance Reception · Boeing Olympia House, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-22 | Capitol Path Consulting reported by Capitol Path Consulting | Dinner with members from Leg. Districts · Octapas Cafe in Olympia | not stated |
| 2026-01-20 | ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | AWSWD Legislative Reception · Jean-Pierre's three16 | not stated |
| 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 PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | WPUDA Legislative Reception · Legislative Building Rotunda, Olympia WA | not stated |
| 2025-09-08 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Rental Vans) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · 10110 W Hallett Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 | $61.10 |
| 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 |
| 2025-03-18 | 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 |
| 2025-02-18 | 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 |
| 2025-01-30 | Capitol Path Consulting reported by Capitol Path Consulting | Dinner with members from the 13th & 9th Leg. Districts · Mercato's in Olympia | not stated |
| 2025-01-29 | GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Dinner · 1889 Prime Steakhouse - Olympia, WA | $63 |
| 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 Open House · 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 |
| 2024-04-18 | WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | Reception & Banquet at WPUDA annual conference · Skamania Lodge, Stevenson WA | not stated |
| 2024-04-18 | WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN reported by LIZ ANDERSON | Lodging at Skamania Lodge for WPUDA annual conference · Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 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 |
| 2024-01-31 | Kindering reported by Kristina Brown | Kindering Legislative Reception · Governor Mansion | $40 |
| 2024-01-30 | WA ST FARM BUREAU reported by Caleb Gwerder | Legislative Reception w/ Farm Bureau Members · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-01-18 | WA ASSN OF REALTORS reported by Mary Hull-Drury | Legislative Reception · Washinton Realtors Office | not stated |
| 2024-01-17 | YAKIMA CO reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Dinner · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia | $43.44 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN latest 2026-09 | 9 | none named |
| Twelve latest 2026-06 | 9 | HB 1960, HB 2322, SB 5932 |
| INLAND POWER & LIGHT latest 2026-09 | 6 | HB 1903, HB 2275, HB 2296, HB 2575 |
| Okanogan County PUD - WKF latest 2026-06 | 5 | HB 1903, SB 5466 |
| WA & NORTHERN IDAHO DIST COUNCIL LABORERS UNION latest 2025-04 | 4 | HB 1596, HB 1822 |
| Vantage Data Centers latest 2025-04 | 4 | none named |
| TEAMCHILD latest 2026-02 | 4 | HB 2389 |
| Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2026-04 | 4 | none named |
| WASHINGTON RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION latest 2026-05 | 3 | none named |
| WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-07 | 3 | HB 1150, HB 1154, HB 1334, HB 1397, HB 1428, HB 1488, HB 1571, HB 1607, HB 1622, HB 1702, HB 1710, HB 1960 and 8 more |
| WA ST FARM BUREAU latest 2025-02 | 3 | HB 1141, HB 1912 |
| STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS latest 2026-02 | 3 | SB 6097 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC latest 2026-08 | 3 | none named |
| Conservation NW latest 2026-03 | 3 | SB 5203 |
| CHELAN CO PUBLIC UTILITY DIST #1 latest 2025-12 | 3 | none named |
| WA Build Back Black Alliance latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| Singleton Schreiber LLP latest 2026-06 | 2 | HB 2275 |
| Sierra Pacific Industries latest 2025-12 | 2 | none named |
| Public Utility Risk Management Services latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 2275 |
| Klickitat County PUD latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 2275 |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2026-01 | 2 | none named |
| City of Ellensburg latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA latest 2025-03 | 2 | none named |
| Willapa Bay Gillnetters Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| WEYERHAEUSER CO latest 2024-10 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST TREE FRUIT ASSN(David T. Ducharme) latest 2024-12 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST CATHOLIC CONFERENCE latest 2025-03 | 1 | SB 5375 |
| WA RETAIL ASSN latest 2025-09 | 1 | none named |
| WA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSN latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2089, HB 2091, HB 2144, HB 2237, HB 2617, SB 6346, SJM 8015 |
| WA Hospitality Assn latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2047 |
| WA ASSN OF REALTORS latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| The Arc of Washington State latest 2025-11 | 1 | none named |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 1 | none named |
| PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| Nonprofit Association of Washington latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| Nez Perce Tribe latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| Legal Counsel for Youth and Children latest 2025-08 | 1 | HB 1227, SB 5296 |
| Hoh Tribe latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| FREEZER LONGLINE COALITION latest 2026-02 | 1 | SB 6346 |
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
$83,790raised, 275 contributions
$0their own money
$12,285spent
Businesses $38,218 · PACs $22,500 · Individuals $16,564 · Other (incl. small contributions) $6,508
How it was spent
Contribution Refunds$43,600
Other advertising$8,350
Other advertising $1,219
Inkind contribution$1,100
Newspaper/periodical advertising$250
Charity$250
Bank and payment processing charges$248
Office supplies, furniture, staff food & beverages, etc.$223
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$217
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| WA STATE TREE FRUIT ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| DELTA DENTAL OF WASHINGTON Seattle | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Snoqualmie Tribe Snoqualmie | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Association of Wash Aerial Applicators Ellensburg | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Leblond Antoine Bumble Inc · Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Tumwater | Businesses | $2,400 |
| McCaw Bruce Self Employed · Bellevue | Individuals | $2,400 |
| MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Ellensburg | Businesses | $2,216.44 |
| SABEY CORPORATION Wellpinit | Businesses | $2,000 |
| MPC Investment Fund Inc San Antonio | Businesses | $1,500 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY Arlington | Businesses | $1,200 |
| WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY Seattle | Businesses | $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
Campaign money: State Representative, 2024
$127,294raised, 187 contributions
$0their own money
$126,794spent
Businesses $49,054 · PACs $37,350 · Individuals $28,719 · Other (incl. small contributions) $12,021 · Parties $150
How it was spent
Other$72,445
Monetary contributions to PAC or candidate$40,000
Other advertising$9,447
Charity$2,550
Newspaper/periodical advertising$1,250
Filing fees$602
Office supplies, furniture, staff food & beverages, etc.$499
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOEING COMPANY PAC Arlington | PACs | $2,400 |
| JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE Sequim | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANY Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON STATE AUTO DEALERS Renton | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGON INDIAN GAMING ASSOCITION Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS Tacoma | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| PUDGET SOUND CHAPTER - NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON BEER & WINE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION Olympia | Businesses | $2,400 |
| ALASKA AIRLINES Seatac | Businesses | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY Fort Worth | Businesses | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Tumwater | Businesses | $2,400 |
| CENTENE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC St Louis | 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