OLYMPIA—After active negotiations between the business and labor communities, the Washington House of Representatives passed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act this morning on a 69-28 vote. This is the fourth year…
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Senn sponsors resolution calling for appropriate funding for the 2020 Census
OLYMPIA – On Monday, January 15, Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, introduced a bipartisan joint resolution calling on the federal government to fund the 2020 Census adequately. In addition, the…
Senn Receives 2017 Child Health Advocate Award
OLYMPIA – State Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) was recently honored for her legislative work advocating for children’s mental health in Washington state. On Wednesday, November 15, Senn received the…
Eastside lawmakers vote against Republican $4 billion statewide property tax increase to pay for schools
OLYMPIA — Sen. Lisa Wellman, Rep. Tana Senn, and Rep. Judy Clibborn, Democrats from Mercer Island, voted against a Republican proposal to increase property taxes statewide by $4 billion over…
State Republicans’ tax plan could hit Eastside property owners hard.
OLYMPIA – Households along much of the I-405 corridor would see a sharp property tax increase as a result of the state Republicans’ K-12 education funding plan. The Senate Republican…
House budget invests in Washington’s families
OLYMPIA – The “Families First” budget passed by House Democrats on Friday, March 31, includes critical investments in programs and services that benefit the children and families of Washington state….
House approves Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA—The Equal Pay Opportunity Act was the last bill considered on the House floor this evening. It passed on a 61-36 vote and is on its way to the Senate….
41st Legislative District Town Hall
Who: State Rep. Tana Senn, State Rep. Judy Clibborn, and State Sen. Lisa Wellman What: Town hall meeting When: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Somerset Elementary School,…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Individuals touched by children’s mental health issues available after bill hearing
WHO: Rep. Tana Senn (41st Legislative District) Mary Richards Roseann Martinez WHAT: Hearing on House Bill 1713, related to children’s mental health and media availability with affected individuals WHERE: Olympia,…
Senn pushes for equal pay again
This afternoon, the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard compelling testimony from advocates, workers and business owners in support of HB 1506, the Equal Pay Opportunity Act aimed at…