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• Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes Senate with strong bipartisan support | April 10, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: César Chávez Day, Budget Investments, and WA Hospitality Grant | April 1, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: Town Hall, Bills Alive, and LDC Mission | March 15, 2023

  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… READ MORE

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  Washington Voting Rights Act 2.0 passes House | March 5, 2023

  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… READ MORE

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  Mena bill to reduce plastic pollution passes House unanimously | March 1, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: Cutoffs, Latino Democratic Caucus, Ask Sharlett, and Town Halls | February 24, 2023

  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… READ MORE

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  LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Washington Legislators form First Latino Democratic Caucus / Legisladores de Washington forman el Primer Caucus Demócrata Latino | February 17, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th Legislative District Update: Rental Stability and Housing Support, Utility Shutoffs During Extreme Heat, and Ask Sharlett | February 9, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: Video Update, Traffic Safety, Reproductive Rights, and Working Families Tax Credit | January 30, 2023

  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… READ MORE

• 29th District Legislative Update: First Week, Bill Hearings, and How to Participate | January 12, 2023

  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… READ MORE