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  NINE DAYS LEFT AND SO MUCH TO REPORT! | April 18, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors, We are quickly approaching the finish line. From now until the end of session, we will be spending all our time briefing and passing bills. Budget… READ MORE

• Trump is attacking Washingtonians’ voting rights. We must continue to expand them | April 8, 2025

  The future of our democracy is at a crossroads. The right to vote, a fundamental pillar of our country, is under attack. While federal actions threaten to undermine fair elections,… READ MORE

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  Governor Signs Tyler’s Law to Restrict Lethal Substance Sales | April 7, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute House Bill 1209, known as Tyler’s Law, into law. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the legislation restricts the sale of highly… READ MORE

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  BILLS UPDATE, LATINO LEGISLATIVE DAY, WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND MORE! | March 17, 2025

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week was the deadline for bills to pass out of their house of origin. Those that stalled are “dead,” or at least tabled until the… READ MORE

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  Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA | March 10, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Washington is taking a stand to protect its sovereignty and public safety with House Bill 1321. Introduced by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), who also chairs the House State… READ MORE

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  ALL CUTS BUDGET SCENARIO, WORKING FAM. TAX CREDIT, MY BILLS, AND MORE! | February 26, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors, We are almost halfway through the 2025 Legislative Session! The biggest issue before the Legislature is the state budget. You may have heard or read about… READ MORE

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  12’s Just Scored – House Declares an Official 12s Day! | February 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1759 today designating Dec. 12th as “Day of the 12s”. As the official name for Seahawks fans, the 12’s… READ MORE

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  UPDATE ON BILLS & PROTECTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES | February 10, 2025

  Dear friends and neighbors, As we start week 5 of this session, I want to take a moment to update you on the work we are doing to support working… READ MORE

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  TVW Legislator Profile: Representative Sharlett Mena | February 7, 2025

  Watch Rep. Sharlett Mena on TVW’s Legislator Profiles series:

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  House Passes Tyler’s Law to Restrict Sales of Lethal Substance | February 6, 2025

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1209, also known as Tyler’s Law, to regulate the sale of highly concentrated sodium nitrite, a product linked… READ MORE