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SR8704 • 2026
Honoring Senator Rebecca Saldaña.
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Senator Rebecca Saldaña
Adopted.
Senator Rebecca Saldaña
WHEREAS, Rebecca Jae Saldaña was appointed to the Washington 1 state Senate in 2016, won a special election in 2017, and was 2 subsequently reelected twice; and 3 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña represents the 37th Legislative 4 District, a vibrant and diverse community including parts of South 5 Seattle, Renton, Madrona, the Central District, Leschi, Beacon Hill, 6 Columbia City, Rainier Valley, and Bryn Mawr-Skyway; and7 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña has demonstrated tireless dedication to 8 advocating for frontline communities disproportionately affected by 9 environmental and social injustices; and 10 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña has become a leading voice for workers, 11 immigrants, women, and communities of color, ensuring policymaking 12 reflects the lived experiences of those most affected; and13 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña serves as chair of the Senate Labor and 14 Commerce Committee, and has used this role to stand up for workers 15 throughout Washington state, strengthen economic fairness, and create 16 opportunity for working families; and 17 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña has been an active member of the Senate 18 Members of Color Caucus and the Latino Democratic Caucus, helping 19 ensure that equity and accountability remain central to legislative 20 processes; and 21 WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Senator Saldaña has sponsored and 22 championed landmark legislation transforming the lives of Washington 23 SENATE RESOLUTION 8704 By Senators Pedersen, Braun, Stanford, Riccelli, Hunt, J. Wilson, Hasegawa, Cortes, Liias, McCune, Holy, Short, Orwall, Gildon, Frame, Kauffman, Boehnke, Valdez, Christian, Muzzall, Goehner, Warnick, King, Torres, Dozier, Harris, Bateman, Hansen, Chapman, Krishnadasan, Trudeau, C. Wilson, Cleveland, Slatter, Nobles, Conway, Dhingra, Fortunato, Salomon, Alvarado, MacEwen, Robinson, Lovelett, Wagoner, Lovick, Shewmake, and Wellman p. 1 8704 residents, including the Washington Voting Rights Act, which 1 expanded democratic access and representation for historically 2 marginalized communities; and 3 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña was the prime sponsor of the 4 Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act, the first statewide law 5 addressing disproportionate environmental hazards faced by 6 Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, establishing 7 environmental justice as a guiding principle across state 8 government; and 9 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña championed the Domestic Workers' 10 Bill of Rights, guaranteeing minimum wage, overtime, rest 11 breaks, written contracts, and antidiscrimination and 12 antiretaliation protections for domestic workers long excluded 13 from basic labor protections; and 14 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña advanced the Adult Entertainment 15 Workers' Rights Act, establishing critical safety standards, 16 fair contracting practices, and workplace protections for adult 17 industry workers; and 18 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña has transformed policymaking by 19 bringing impacted communities directly into the legislative 20 process, ensuring voices from all walks of life are heard, 21 respected, and empowered to help shape Washington's future; and22 WHEREAS, Senator Saldaña has consistently encouraged her 23 staff, supported fellow legislators, and empowered community 24 leaders, remaining an unapologetic champion for women, Latinas 25 and Latinos, immigrants, workers, and all who have historically 26 been denied a seat at the table; 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington state 28 Senate commend and honor Rebecca Saldaña for her extraordinary 29 service to the people of the 37th Legislative District and the 30 state of Washington; and 31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be transmitted 32 by the Secretary of the Senate to Senator Rebecca Saldaña with 33 the Senate's deepest gratitude, respect, and appreciation for 34 her decade of exemplary service. 35 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate, 36 do hereby certify that this is a true and 37 p. 2 8704 correct copy of Senate Resolution 8704, 1 adopted by the Senate 2 March 11, 2026 3 SARAH BANNISTER 4 Secretary of the Senate 5 p. 3 8704