2025 Latino Legislative Day Agenda

Monday, March 10, 2025 @ 9am - 4pm PT

9:00 am – 9:05 am: Introduction & Welcome 

• Nina Martinez, Board Chair for Latino Civic Alliance (LCA)

9:05 am – 9:25 am: Healthcare

• The Impact of the Opioid & Fentanyl Epidemic on Children and Adolescents

9:25 am – 9:35 am: Healthcare

• Mental and behavioral health in immigrant populations: Assessment and interventions for culturally competent practice

9:35 am – 9:50 am: Small Business

• Small Businesses Challenges and successes in Washington State

9:50 am – 10:25 am: Latino Legislative Caucus Members

• 2025 Legislative Priorities

10:25 am - 10:40 am: Immigration

• Know Your Rights for Communities and Small Business - Northwest Immigrant Rights

10:40 am – 10:55 am: Labor

• Workforce Development/Apprenticeship Programs

10:55 am – 11:25 am: Farmworkers

• The Negative Impact of H-2A Workers in Washington State

11:30 am: MARCH TO THE STATE CAPITAL

• March begins on Capital Way led by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters.
  Signs and banners are encouraged. No sharp objects.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Special Presentations & 2024 Latino Civic Awards (North Steps Capital)

Special Musical Performance: 

• Las Chicas Reinas y sus Chicos Dorados y Mount Vernon High Marachi

2025 Special Program Speaker List (additional speakers are expected. Will be updated daily):

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Health

• Mental and behavioral health in immigrant populations: Assessment and interventions for culturally competent practice

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Immigration

• Immigration informational session for families and businesses

4:00 pm: Closing

• Sandra Rodarte, Board Member at Latino Civic Alliance (LCA)