District Priorities
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Defending Our Democracy & Oregonians from Trump Administration
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Tackle Rising Costs for Working Families and Fixed Income Oregonians
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Address Our Homeless Crisis with Empathy and Accountable Solutions
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Champion Abortion Rights & Reproductive Services
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Reduce Gun Violence and Create Safer Communities
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Invest in Our Workforce and Support Local Business Growth
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Support Our Schools and Career & Technical Education
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Protect Our Environment and Combat Climate Change
Defending Our Democracy & Oregonians from The Trump Administration
Under the current federal government administration, many feel unsafe and uncertain – from attacks on reproductive rights and on immigrants, to economic turmoil and concerns about a strong future for our country. Janeen will continue to stand up for the values and rights of democracy, fairness, and equality, and work to build statewide resiliency to protect Oregonians from this Administration.
During the 2026 session, Janeen joined her colleagues to pass key Democratic priorities for our community, including:
Successfully restoring Planned Parenthood funding that had been cut by the federal government
Expanding protections for transgender people and their medical providers from out-of-state MAGA prosecutors
New protections for our immigrant communities, including legislation to stop ICE agents from using masks and other attempts to conceal their identities, prohibiting discrimination in education related to immigration or citizenship status, and making health care and hospitals safer
Tackle Rising Costs for Working Families and Fixed Income Oregonians
Rising costs are making it difficult for families to keep up with their bills. Janeen supports legislation to lower medical and housing costs, and directly support our hard-working low-income families, struggling to make ends meet. Janeen champions legislation that will help lower costs for Oregonians, including Right to Repair laws and she continues to fight to reduce the tax impact on veterans.
Address Our Homeless Crisis with Empathy and Accountable Solutions
Oregon is in a housing crisis. Too many Oregonians are experiencing housing instability. Janeen supports expanded investments in shelters, social services, and new affordable housing options to keep people in their homes, prevent displacement and provide a transition plan to move people to a more stable plan – with accountability to ensure dollars are being spent effectively. She also advocates for affordable housing for seniors and those on fixed incomes.
Champion Abortion Rights & Reproductive Services
Reproductive rights and access to abortion are under attack at the federal level. In Oregon, abortion is legal, accessible and safe – and Janeen is committed to keeping it that way. Janeen sponsored the Reproductive Health Equity Act – which makes Oregon a leader in the United States for protecting reproductive rights and helped pass legislation to expand provider network capacity and support for people accessing abortion health care needs. And in 2026, Janeen stood with her colleagues to fully restore funds for Planned Parenthood that had been cut by the federal government. Personal healthcare decisions should always be between a woman and her medical provider, not the government.
Reduce Gun Violence and Create Safer Communities
As a mom and grandma, Janeen knows how important our neighborhood and community safety is. Janeen supports resources for mental health and addiction recovery, as well as other preventative services to address crime at its root. She has been a leader in passing common sense gun safety legislation to reduce gun violence and save lives, including landmark legislation to require safe firearm storage and keep firearms out of the hands of convicted domestic violence abusers.
Invest in Our Workforce and Support Local Business Growth
Access to good paying jobs is critical for Oregonians to support themselves and their families. Janeen supports workforce development policies to help workers find high-wage jobs and strengthen our workforce by addressing shortages in needed skills. She is also an advocate for helping local businesses grow and retain jobs right here in Washington County.
Support Our Schools and Career & Technical Education
Janeen has been an advocate for increased resources for our schools and students throughout her life. She supports helping students gain the skills to pursue multiple career pathways, have hands-on learning opportunities, and access mental health resources. Janeen helped pass the historic Student Success Act to secure landmark funding for our schools, and continues to work on innovative solutions to stabilize school funding.
Protect Our Environment and Combat Climate Change
Janeen has been a Metro Master Recycler since 2012 and enjoys helping the community in their Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Renew efforts to take care of our planet. As Chair of the Senate Energy & Environment Committee, Janeen supports legislation to lower carbon emissions and reduce plastic waste, modernize our recycling system, protect Oregon’s bottle bill, and reverse the impacts of climate change so we can protect our beautiful state for future generations.
Expand Community Engagement and Public Input
Since joining the Legislature in 2016, Janeen has hosted 160 (and counting) community conversations on critical issues, including homelessness, domestic violence, public safety, and cost of living concerns. Janeen uses these conversations to learn about the needs of the community, inform her priorities, and then turns them into action to make positive change for her constituents.
Janeen’s Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, Chair
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education, Co-Chair
Senate Committee on Education
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Administrative Hearing Oversight Committee
Interim Committee Assignments
Joint Public Education Appropriation, Co-Chair
Joint Emergency Board Interim Subcommittee on Public Safety