Rep. Sharlett Mena

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During an election year, there are certain restrictions on my communications to prevent the use of public, state resourc...
05/04/2026

During an election year, there are certain restrictions on my communications to prevent the use of public, state resources for campaign purposes. One of these restrictions is a freeze on this Facebook account, meaning the page will not be updated beginning May 4, 2026, until after the general election in November. Per the Legislative Ethics Board, this page is unable to accept comments during this same time period. If you have questions or comments about legislative issues, please feel free to continue to contact me using the link below. Thank you!

https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/mena/home/

My latest e-newsletter just went out (follow link: https://tinyurl.com/MENAEYA). It includes information on Election Yea...
05/04/2026

My latest e-newsletter just went out (follow link: https://tinyurl.com/MENAEYA). It includes information on Election Year Activity (EYA) restrictions; how Washington is responding to the SCOTUS latest decision to weaken voting rights; and the digital version of my 2026 session report that was mailed to household in the 29th District last month.

05/04/2026

Starting May 4, 2026, there will be a pause in my official updates due to Election Year Activity (EYA) restrictions, which were put in place to ensure no state resources are used for campaign purposes during election years. This means no e-newsletters or social media posts from my office until after the November election—but my work on your behalf continues. If you have questions or want to share your thoughts on legislative issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Here is my contact information: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/mena/home/

Watch this short video for more on the EYA freeze:

My bill to establish a voting rights “preclearance” process has been signed into law! This measure creates a state-level...
05/04/2026

My bill to establish a voting rights “preclearance” process has been signed into law! This measure creates a state-level process to prevent discriminatory election changes before they take effect.

Given the SCOTUS decision last week, this bill is more important than ever. As Chair of the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee, I am proud to add, we advanced an additional five bills to collectively strengthen voting rights and to protect election integrity in Washington state. You can read up this package of bills here in my previous press release: https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/mena/2026/03/09/democrats-advance-package-of-bills-to-strengthen-voting-rights-and-election-integrity/

I recently sent out my 2026 Session Report to the 29th District. They should be arriving in the mail any day now. Howeve...
05/04/2026

I recently sent out my 2026 Session Report to the 29th District. They should be arriving in the mail any day now. However, if you don't receive it or prefer to read it online, it is published on my legislative website here:https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/tmp/sites/78/2026/05/47143_Mena-EOS-2026-WEB-version.pdf

Sé que nuestra comunidad —y muchas otras en todo el estado— siguen sintiendo temor y una profunda preocupación ante la e...
05/03/2026

Sé que nuestra comunidad —y muchas otras en todo el estado— siguen sintiendo temor y una profunda preocupación ante la escalada de tensiones con las autoridades de inmigración. Con lo que hemos visto acontecer en todo el país durante el último año, quiero asegurarme de que cuenten con este recurso proporcionado por el Fiscal General del estado de Washington. Independientemente de su estatus migratorio, es fundamental que todos estemos informados sobre nuestros derechos en caso de tener algún encuentro con autoridades civiles de inmigración en el estado de Washington. Siga este enlace para toda la información: https://bit.ly/AGKYRICE.

Asimismo, si usted o un ser querido es afrontado por agentes de ICE, o si presencia actividades que sospeche sean de ICE, puede llamar a la línea telefónica estatal de respuesta rápida al 1-844-724-3737 para reportar el incidente. Esta línea directa es operada por la Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (Red de Solidaridad con Inmigrantes de Washington); fue creada en 2017 y recibe financiamiento estatal desde el año 2020.

Por favor, comparta esta información con cualquier persona a quien le pueda ser útil.

I want to share the following resources that may be helpful to you or someone you may know. Use your smart phone to scan...
05/03/2026

I want to share the following resources that may be helpful to you or someone you may know. Use your smart phone to scan the QR code or visit this link to access all of the resources below: https://bit.ly/4blWSbC

I know there are folks in our community – and many people across the state – who remain fearful and deeply concerned abo...
05/03/2026

I know there are folks in our community – and many people across the state – who remain fearful and deeply concerned about the escalating tensions we’ve seen with immigration enforcement over the last year. That’s why I want to share this resource from the Washington State Attorney General. No matter your status, it’s important we are all aware of our rights should we encounter civil immigration enforcement at some point in Washington state.

Below is a partial screenshot. Follow this link to view the full one-pager: https://bit.ly/AGKYRICE.

Also: If you or a loved one is confronted by ICE, or witnesses suspected ICE activity, you can call the statewide rapid-response phone number 1-844-724-3737 to report the encounter. This hotline is operated by the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network. It was created in 2017 and has received state funding since 2020.

Please do share this with anyone who may benefit.

House Bill 1903 has been signed into law! This measure establishes a statewide program to help low-income households man...
05/03/2026

House Bill 1903 has been signed into law! This measure establishes a statewide program to help low-income households manage rising utility costs by expanding access to energy bill assistance. This program will ensure hardworking families aren’t forced to choose between keeping the lights and heat on and paying for other necessities.

Last year, the Legislature passed House Bill 1217, also known as rent stabilization. This measure amended both the Resid...
05/03/2026

Last year, the Legislature passed House Bill 1217, also known as rent stabilization. This measure amended both the Residential Landlord Tenant Act and the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act providing additional tenant protections, including limiting how much a landlord can increase a tenant’s rent over a 12-month period. This change provides much needed predictability for renters at a time when the cost of living is high for many of us.

ICYMI: the Washington State Attorney General has a great consumer alert “know your rights” FAQ document. Below is a partial screenshot. To view the full resource, visit: https://bit.ly/48prF6B

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