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Janice Zahn

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 41, Position 1

Running in 2026: State Representative, District 41, Position 1 (In the general)

Statements of financial affairs (F-1)

Period	Filed	What it lists
2025-01-01 – 2026-01-04 State Representative, Legislative District 41	2026-04-13	3 income, 25 accounts, 7 businesses, 2 real estate, 1 creditors, 6 gifts
2024-01-01 – 2025-02-24 State Representative, Legislative District 41 · City Council Member, City of Bellevue	2025-04-13	3 income, 29 accounts, 10 businesses, 2 real estate, 1 creditors, 2 gifts
2023-01-01 – 2024-01-10 City Council Member, City of Bellevue	2024-04-15	4 income, 28 accounts, 10 businesses, 2 real estate, 1 creditors

Findings

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $13,700 in meals, travel or seminars from 6 sources

The statement lists 6 items; the largest source is Center for Sustainable Infrastructure ($9,000). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.

What to check

Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.

2025-06-17 Women in Government · Attend the Women in Government Conference in St Louis, MO · $1,200
2025-06-24 Association of Washington Cities · Registration fee for attending Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference in Kennewick · $300
2025-07-31 National Caucus of Environmental Legislators · Scholarship to attend the NCEL conference in Boston, MA · $1,000
2025-08-02 National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators · Scholarship to attend NAPACSL conference in Boston, MA · $1,000
2025-09-06 Center for Sustainable Infrastructure · Scholarship to attend the Industrial Symbiosis tour to Denmark · $9,000
2025-10-29 CSG West · Scholarship to attend the AI Summit in Sacramento, CA · $1,200

Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted

“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $6,000 in meals, travel or seminars from 2 sources

The statement lists 2 items; the largest source is Strong Cities Network ($5,000). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.

What to check

Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.

2024-10-31 Strong Cities Network/National League of Cities · Attending the Strong Cities Network Global Crisis, Local Impacts: Preventing Hate & building social cohesion mid global crisis - Unleashing the potential of cities in Western Canada and Western United States · $1,000
2024-12-07 Strong Cities Network · Fifth Global Summit convening in CapeTown South Africa on Dec 3 to Dec 5, 2024 - bringing together city elected officials from over 90 cities and 40 countries. I was a panelist on the Mayoral Conversation about city led innovations in community safety. · $5,000

Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted

“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

In the Legislature

Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 30

SHB 2420 Small works roster limits 2025-26	Law (C 97 L 26)
ESHB 1980 Employer transp. services 2025-26	Law (C 81 L 26)
HB 1970 Highway alt. contracting 2025-26	Law (C 231 L 25)
SHB 2228 Scissor stairs 2025-26	Law (C 4 L 26)
SHB 2230 DD res. service providers 2025-26	Law (C 22 L 26)
ESHB 2229 Professional engineers 2025-26	Law (C 134 L 26)
SHB 1899 Homelessness point-in-time 2025-26	Law (C 160 L 25)
SHB 1967 Design-build projects/bonds 2025-26	Law (C 103 L 25)
HB 1640 Med. & PA licensure compacts 2025-26	Law (C 66 L 25)
HB 1873 WC child care/grad. students 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1966 Public works contracting 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SHB 2374 Electric motorcycle, bicycle 2025-26	By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
HB 1693 WIC hematological screening 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SHB 1808 Homeownership revolving loan 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1870 Public health clinics/tax 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SHB 2236 Housing finance commission 2025-26	House Rules "X" file.
SHB 2552 Transportation contracting 2025-26	House Rules "X" file.
HB 2566 Local government procurement 2025-26	Referred to Rules 2 Review.
HB 1664 Long-term care ombud funding 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1767 School enrollment/funding 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1855 Discrimination in schools 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 1992 Safe system approach strat. 2025-26	By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
HB 2571 Evidence of medical expenses 2025-26	First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
HB 2702 Short plat threshold 2025-26	First reading, referred to Local Government.
HJM 4011 Free and fair elections 2025-26	First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills

Bill	Vote	Lobbying employers
ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	93
ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Mar 31, 2025	Yea	93
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Mar 12, 2026	Yea	57
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Feb 28, 2026	Yea	57
E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management House, Apr 14, 2025	Yea	52
SSB 5195 Capital budget House, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	50
ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires House, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	46
EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Apr 27, 2025	Yea	42
EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Mar 10, 2025	Yea	42
ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025	Yea	38
ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025	Yea	38
ESSB 5814 Excise taxes House, Apr 23, 2025	Yea	34
E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program House, Mar 6, 2026	Yea	30
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 25, 2025	Yea	28
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 12, 2025	Yea	28
SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental House, Mar 12, 2026	Yea	25
2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Mar 11, 2026	Yea	24
2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Feb 13, 2026	Yea	24
E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Mar 11, 2026	Yea	23
ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	23
ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Feb 16, 2026	Yea	23
E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Feb 14, 2026	Yea	23
ESSB 5794 Tax preferences House, Apr 23, 2025	Yea	22
ESHB 1155 Noncompetition agreements House, Mar 9, 2026	Yea	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
2026-08-19	WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach	Alaska Airlines Airfare to Houston, TX to attend Trades Women Build Nations Conference · Houston, TX	not stated
2026-07-28	GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Avli on the Park - Chicago, IL	not stated
2026-06-25	WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach	Trades Women Build Nations Registration Fee · Houston, TX	not stated
2026-05-15	PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER reported by Braden Sigua	Pacific Science Center's Annual Ignite Luncheon · Fisher Pavilion, Seattle, WA	not stated
2026-02-23	Bristol Myers Squibb c/o Commoneo, LLC reported by PIERCE CONSULTING SVCS LLC	Dinner · Olympia, WA	not stated
2026-02-19	WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR	TVW Gala 2026 · Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 West State Route 108, Shelton, WA 98584	not stated
2026-02-19	WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room	not stated
2026-02-18	TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by Rose Feliciano	Meals for TechNet Legislative Reception with Washington Technology Industry Association. 50 people were invited and the per person cost was $250. · Jean-Pierre's Three16	not stated
2026-02-03	WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE	Working Families Caucus · Streets of Singapore - Olympia, WA	$31.71
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
2026-01-27	WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON	WSCFF Legislative Reception · Nicole's Bar, 109 Legion Way, Olympia WA	not stated
2026-01-21	WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE	WFSE Legislative Reception · The Heritage Room by Octapas - 604 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501	$58.43
2026-01-20	ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	AWSWD Legislative Reception · Jean-Pierre's three16	not stated
2026-01-20	Washington Indian Gaming Assocation reported by Rebecca George	Tribal Leader/House Democrats Reception · 525 Pear St SE, Olympia, WA 98501	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
2025-08-05	GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS	NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Bar Volpe - Boston, MA	$137.38
2025-08-04	AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC reported by Guy Palumbo	NCSL Reception · 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114	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
2025-02-25	WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	WRRA Day on the Hill Reception · Olympia, WA	not stated
2025-02-24	ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE reported by Aaron Keating	Food, banquet permit, serving dishes. · Abigail Stuart House 1002 Washington Street SE Olympia, Washington 98501	not stated
2025-02-24	WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC	Dinner · Jean Pierre's Three16	not stated
2025-02-24	WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER reported by Eli Taylor Goss	Cost of rental venue of Abigail Stuart House and event insurance · Abigail Stuart House	not stated
2025-02-20	WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS reported by Teresa Taylor	Legislative Reception · Capitol Events Center	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
2025-02-04	WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach	Working Families Caucus · 906 Columbia St SW Ste 300, Olympia, WA 98501	not stated
2025-01-22	WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE	WFSE Legislative Reception · Octapas Cafe - 810 Water Street SW - Olympia, WA 98501	$61.88

Who reported lobbying them

Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.

Employer	Reports	Bills
WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-09	14	ESHB 1902, ESSB 6110, HB 1529, HB 2172, HB 2295, HB 2420, HB 2566, HB 2588, SB 5161, SB 5195, SB 5319, SB 5374 and 8 more
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County latest 2025-09	8	HB 1217, HB 1491, HB 1516, HB 1808
Washington State Labor Council latest 2025-04	6	HB 5041, SB 5041
WA State Assn of Plumbers & Pipefitters latest 2026-03	6	none named
FAITH ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-02	6	HB 1859, SB 5284, SB 5796, SB 5906
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA latest 2026-08	6	HB 1274, HB 1317
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-03	5	HB 2382, SB 5998, SB 6129
GRADUATE & PROF STUDENT SENATE/U OF W latest 2025-04	4	HB 1485, HB 1492, HB 1839, HB 1873
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA latest 2025-07	4	none named
Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2025-06	3	none named
Community Employment Alliance latest 2025-09	3	none named
Washington Homeownership Resource Center latest 2025-11	2	SB 5686, SB 5938
WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER latest 2025-03	2	none named
The Arc of Washington State latest 2025-03	2	none named
TREEHOUSE latest 2026-02	2	none named
Spark Northwest latest 2026-03	2	ESSB 6200, HB 2338, SB 6200
Seattle Children's Hospital latest 2026-01	2	none named
REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02	2	HB 1208, SB 5155
Children's Alliance latest 2025-09	2	HB 1834, SB 5708
Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03	1	none named
Washington Indian Gaming Assocation latest 2026-02	1	SB 6137
WA WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION ACTION FUND latest 2026-01	1	none named
WA ST SCHOOL RETIREES ASSN latest 2025-03	1	HB 1467, HB 2034, SB 5085, SB 5357
WA ST NURSES ASSN latest 2025-02	1	HB 1162, HB 1352, HB 1430, HB 1784, HB 1881, SB 5041
WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2026-01	1	HB 2110, SB 5845, SB 5959, SB 5981
WA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP latest 2025-01	1	HB 1483, SB 5423
WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES latest 2026-08	1	none named
WA EDUCATION ASSN latest 2026-01	1	none named
The Arc of King County latest 2025-04	1	SB 5393
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY latest 2025-07	1	none named
Sightline Institute latest 2026-01	1	HB 1443, HB 2228, HB 2304, SB 5156, SB 6015, SB 6026, SB 6274
STATEWIDE POVERTY ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-09	1	none named
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTL UNION LOCAL 6 latest 2025-12	1	HB 2422, HB 2524
SCHOOLS OUT WA latest 2025-03	1	HB 1296, HB 1391, HB 1834
Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2026-02	1	HB 1904, HB 2247
Parkview Services latest 2026-01	1	none named
PUGET SOUND SCHOOL COALITION/KING CO SCHOOL COALITION (THRU K AND L GATES) latest 2025-10	1	none named
PUGET SOUND KEEPER ALLIANCE latest 2025-12	1	none named
Open Doors for Multicultural Families latest 2026-01	1	none named
Nez Perce Tribe latest 2026-02	1	HB 2515

Where their 2026 money comes from

29%14%31%19%

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

$59,326raised, 114 contributions

$0their own money

$65,515spent

$132 / $0outside spending for / against

PACs $30,300 · Individuals $12,105 · Other (incl. small contributions) $7,980 · Businesses $7,800 · Parties $800 · Unions $250 · Caucuses $91

How it was spent

Transfer to political party or legislative caucus committee$35,000

Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$20,778

Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,345

Loan payments$1,900

Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,726

Inkind contribution$1,446

Printing campaign signs$772

Filing fees$677

Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc. $571

Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$505

Top contributors	Type	Total
SEIU 775 QUALITY CARE COMMITTEE Seattle	PACs	$2,400
WA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PAC Federal Way	PACs	$2,400
WA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PAC Olympia	PACs	$2,400
JUSTICE FOR ALL PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
PUGET SOUND PILOTS PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
WA AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Tumwater	Other (incl. small contributions)	$2,400
DELTA DENTAL OF WA Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
LOSCHEN MATT Redmond	Individuals	$1,200
WA BEER & WINE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION Olympia	PACs	$1,200
MURRAY BRIAHNA GTH-GOV · Tacoma	Individuals	$1,200
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Seattle	Businesses	$1,200
WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES SSF Olympia	PACs	$1,200
ATU COPE VOLUNTARY ACCOUNT Silver Spring	PACs	$1,200
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE Auburn	PACs	$1,200
TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON Tulalip	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

Campaign money: State Representative, 2025

$100,312raised, 267 contributions

$268their own money

$48,098spent

$594 / $0outside spending for / against

PACs $59,869 · Individuals $24,565 · Businesses $9,200 · Other (incl. small contributions) $3,973 · Unions $1,550 · Parties $800 · Their own money $268 · Caucuses $87

How it was spent

Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$22,067

Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$13,401

Fundraising events and related costs$2,031

Management and consulting services$1,701

Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,554

Digital advertising$1,539

Inkind contribution$1,337

Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,000

Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$789

Filing fees$620

Top contributors	Type	Total
PUGET SOUND PILOTS PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
SEIU 775 QUALITY CARE COMMITTEE Seattle	PACs	$2,400
WA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PAC Federal Way	PACs	$2,400
JUSTICE FOR ALL PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COUNCIL OF WA PAC Olympia	PACs	$2,400
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA BUILD PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES SSF Olympia	PACs	$2,400
NW REGIONAL COUNCIL OF SMART SSF Everett	PACs	$2,400
SEIU HEALTHCARE 1199NW PAC Kent	PACs	$2,400
WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL PAC Olympia	PACs	$2,400
WA MEDICAL PAC Seattle	PACs	$2,400
DELTA DENTAL OF WA Seattle	Businesses	$2,400
WA AGGREGATES & CONCRETE ASSOCIATION PAC Des Moines	PACs	$2,400
RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS OF WA PAC Poulsbo	PACs	$2,000
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSN OF WESTERN WA PAC Ruston	PACs	$1,500

Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page