Tag Archives: Tina Orwall

Youth-suicide prevention plan gets boost from Senate approval

Posted on April 17, 2013

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 →

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Rep. Tina Orwall’s e-newsletter for March 20, 2013

Posted on March 20, 2013

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 →

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Rep. Tina Orwall’s e-newsletter for March 8, 2013

Posted on March 8, 2013

Dear Neighbors, House policy committees did not meet last week, but legislators were busy hearing bills in the House fiscal committees.  Bills were required to pass out of these committees by Friday, March 1, if they were to remain in … Continue reading →

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Orwall continues bringing help and hope to victims of human trafficking

Posted on March 8, 2013

Yesterday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a measure sponsored by state Rep. Tina Orwall to build on the progress made last year in the fight against human trafficking.    “Unfortunately, SeaTac and surrounding areas have one of the highest rates … Continue reading →

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House passes Orwall’s troubled youth legislation

Posted on March 4, 2013

This afternoon, on a 90-8 vote, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a measure that would increase the capacity for school districts to recognize and respond to troubled youth.  “This bill will give our schools basic skills and tools … Continue reading →

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