Rep. Tina Orwall

Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore

Dear Neighbors, Yesterday marked the final cutoff – the last day to consider opposite house bills.   With less than two weeks remaining in the session, much of the year’s committee work is done. But there is still much work to … Continue reading →

Bill by Rep. Orwall strengthens efforts to aid troubled teens A comprehensive plan to help troubled teens and reduce youth suicide won approval in the state Senate earlier this week as House Bill 1336 moved closer to final legislative passage. … Continue reading →

Representatives Tina Orwall and Dave Upthegrove, and Senator Karen Keiser held a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 28. If you missed it, you can listen to it now:  

Dear Neighbors, Thursday, Governor Inslee released his proposal for the 2013-15 operating budget.  We expect that the Senate will follow with their own plan early next week, and the House will roll out our plan soon after.  Then, budget writers … Continue reading →

Update on my bills I am so pleased that all 9 of my remaining bills passed the House before cutoff!  SHB 1341, regarding compensation for those wrongly convicted and imprisoned; SHB 1290, which requires county auditors to place postage-free ballot … Continue reading →