OLYMPIA – An update to the Washington Voting Rights Act, House Bill 1048, passed the House today with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, the bill allows for…
Washington Voting Rights Act 2.0 passes House
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Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes House unanimously
OLYMPIA – House Bill 1085, which reduces plastic pollution in three distinct ways, unanimously passed the House yesterday. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill tackles the issue of…
29th District Legislative Update: Cutoffs, Latino Democratic Caucus, Ask Sharlett, and Town Halls
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week we are headed into what is called “house of origin cutoff.” Last week was known as fiscal cutoff and the week prior was policy…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Washington Legislators form First Latino Democratic Caucus / Legisladores de Washington forman el Primer Caucus Demócrata Latino
Vea más abajo para la versión en español OLYMPIA—Eight House and three Senate Democrats in the Washington State Legislature announced the creation of the first ever Latino caucus. “I am…
29th Legislative District Update: Rental Stability and Housing Support, Utility Shutoffs During Extreme Heat, and Ask Sharlett
Dear Friends and Neighbors, More women are serving in the Legislature than ever before, with more women of color representing their communities. We recently had a chance to celebrate by…
29th District Legislative Update: Video Update, Traffic Safety, Reproductive Rights, and Working Families Tax Credit
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last three weeks of the session have flown by. Committees are hearing testimony and bills are moving! This week we passed our first legislation off…
29th District Legislative Update: First Week, Bill Hearings, and How to Participate
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Welcome to my first legislative newsletter! I will be sending these updates out every other week to keep you informed about my work in Olympia. This…
Mena sworn into office in Olympia
OLYMPIA—State Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) was sworn into office on Saturday, January 7th by Chief Justice Steve González of the Washington Supreme Court in Olympia. Mena represents the 29th Legislative District…