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  Rep. Mena Elected Chair of House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee   | December 12, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Last week, House Democrats elected Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma) Chair of the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee. The committee considers a broad array of issues relating… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Review: Funding, Resources, & Staying in Touch | May 3, 2024

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’d like to thank each of you who attended our telephone town hall on May 2nd. It was a pleasure to hear about your priorities directly,… READ MORE

• RESCHEDULED: 29th LD Telephone Town Hall Next Thursday | April 25, 2024

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you for your understanding regarding the postponement of yesterday’s telephone town hall. I am pleased to announce that the event has been rescheduled for next… READ MORE

• CANCELLED: Join Me for a Telephone Town Hall Next Wednesday | April 16, 2024

  UPDATE 4/24/24: Unfortunately, I need to postpone my telephone town hall. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled event very soon! You can still submit your questions ahead of time in this survey! Dear… READ MORE

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  Gov. Signs Mena Bill Strengthening International Partnerships | March 29, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2000 into law yesterday, positioning Washington for a brighter future in a globalized world. Recognizing the growing importance of international relations, Representative Sharlett… READ MORE

• 29th District Update: Week Eight of the 2024 Legislative Session | February 29, 2024

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Leap Day! Since I last wrote, the House of Representatives has introduced three supplemental budgets for 2024: the capital/construction, transportation, and operating budgets. One of… READ MORE

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  House Passes Bill Banning Hog-Tying by Law Enforcement | February 28, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Recognizing the dangers of hog-tying, the Washington State House of Representatives took a significant step toward protecting lives and rebuilding trust with communities by passing Senate Bill 6009…. READ MORE

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  Senate Passes Mena Bill Establishing Pay Equity for All Protected Classes in Washington  | February 28, 2024

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1905 today, aimed at leveling the playing field for workers across the state. Sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), the bill… READ MORE

• 29th District Update: Week Six of the 2024 Legislature | February 15, 2024

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Black History Month! As you know, Black history is American history. While we are impacted by the stories, culture, and contributions of Black Americans all… READ MORE

• Mena’s Bill Embraces Global Future For WA | February 10, 2024

  OLYMPIA – Stuck in the 90s, Washington’s international relations framework hasn’t been updated in thirty-two years. Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 2000 aims to modernize it, ensuring continued global… READ MORE