This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall to test all rape kits. Under House Bill 1068, law enforcement must submit a request for…
Measure to test all rape kits signed into law today
Category: Tina Orwall
Inslee signs DNA preservation bill into law
Yesterday, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Rep. Tina Orwall’s measure requiring that DNA products secured in connection with a felony violent or sex offense be preserved: throughout the length…
Foster youth with medical concerns to receive extended care
Foster youth often face a difficult transition into adulthood when services typically end. Legislation signed into law Monday, sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain and Rep. Tina Orwall, will provide extended…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for May 7, 2015
2015 Regular Session Ends The legislature adjourned (Sine Die) on April 24th. As you likely have heard, we were unfortunately not able to come to agreement on the budget and…
Rep. Orwall’s e-Newsletter for April 17, 2015
Dear Neighbors, We are in the 14th week of session and have passed the deadline for policy bills to pass out of the opposite house. I’m pleased that my bills…