29th District Legislative Update: Session Wrap-Up and Bills Passed
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature officially adjourned its 2023 legislative session on Sunday, April 23. My first session was a whirlwind, but I am proud of the legislation that...
29th District Legislative Update: First Pitch, Projects in the District, and Puget Sound Gateway Funding
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last week of the legislative session is here! Last week was “Opposite House” cutoff, where we focused on passing Senate bills off the House floor....
Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes Senate with strong bipartisan support
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed Rep. Sharlett Mena’s (D-Tacoma) House Bill 1085, which reduces plastic pollution in three distinct ways, with a strong bipartisan vote of 37-11. The...
29th District Legislative Update: César Chávez Day, Budget Investments, and WA Hospitality Grant
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended the second 29th District town hall on March 18th. It was wonderful to hear directly from constituents and learn more...
29th District Legislative Update: Town Hall, Bills Alive, and LDC Mission
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Great to see those of you who came out to the 29th District Town Hall last Saturday! Hearing directly from you allows me to bring your...
Washington Voting Rights Act 2.0 passes House
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...
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...