WA SR8704

Senate Resolution 8704 honors Senator Rebecca Jae Saldaña for her decade of service representing the 37th Legislative District, which includes parts of South Seattle, Renton, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and Rainier Valley

Senator Saldaña served as chair of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee and was an active member of the Senate Members of Color Caucus and Latino Democratic Caucus

Key legislation sponsored by Senator Saldaña includes the Washington Voting Rights Act, the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act establishing environmental justice principles across state government, and the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights

The resolution was adopted March 11, 2026, with bipartisan sponsorship from 47 senators including Senators Pedersen and Braun

The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit the resolution to Senator Saldaña expressing the Senate's gratitude for her service