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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…
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Rep. Mena’s Newsletter: NEW SESSION – FULL AGENDA | January 21, 2025
Dear friends and neighbors, Last week marked the beginning of my third session in Olympia! We have a full agenda this year, and we hit the ground running. We…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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