Rep. Tom Dent's Email Updates


It has been a busy interim. Much of my fall involved working on priority issues in the committees I serve on in the Legislature, including as the lead Republican on the...

Nov. 21, 2023

The Legislature has officially been adjourned since our one day special session on May 16 to address the Blake decision – a new drug possession law. It was important we pass...

Aug. 4, 2023

I hope you were able to celebrate Independence Day. It is a good reminder that despite our differences and disagreements, we are extremely fortunate and blessed to live in a country...

July 7, 2023

The 2023 legislative session adjourned on April 23. It was a whirlwind, 15-week session. When the 105-day session concluded there were some positive results, but also some concerning issues that passed...

May 11, 2023

Many of you are strong supporters of the Second Amendment and interested in gun legislation that is introduced each session. This is a big issue in the 13th Legislative District. There...

March 22, 2023

I want to thank everyone who participated in the Zoom Virtual Town Hall event Sen. Judy Warnick, Rep. Alex Ybarra and I held Feb. 8. I appreciate you taking an hour...

March 21, 2023

The Legislature officially convened the 2023 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 9. It was the first time in more than two years all 98 members were in the House chambers together....

Feb. 2, 2023

The 2022 legislative session adjourned in March. I am hoping you have recently received my hardcopy newsletter in the mail. It covers a number of issues including a thorough review of...

May 12, 2022

The 2022 legislative session adjourned on March 10. It was a challenging 60-day session. My email update is a little lengthy, but there are a number of important issues I need...

March 25, 2022

I want to remind you that on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sen. Judy Warnick, Rep. Alex Ybarra and I will be hosting a virtual town hall...

Feb. 15, 2022